Oregon coronavirus update, August 5: Four of the state's major indicators spike - Statesman Journal

We'll update this story throughout the day with the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Oregon and across the nation on Wednesday, August 5.

We'll update this story throughout the day with the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Oregon and across the nation on Wednesday, August 5.

“The number of new cases, however, has declined over the past three weeks,” she said.

Among active outbreaks of assisted living facilities in Marion County are Tierra Rose Care Center in Salem with three patients with COVID-19, the first reported July 28 and Farmington Salem Assisted Living with 33 cases and six deaths since June 23.

Oregon had 299 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, according to new data from the Oregon Health Authority, as the state neared a milestone number of infections.

Oregon is 38th in the nation in the number of cases and 44th for cases per 100,000 residents.

There were five new deaths announced Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll to 338 from the coronavirus.

Marion County had 42 new cases, double the number of new cases announced on Tuesday.

Polk County had its lowest number of new cases since July 20 with one new case reported.

government for 100 million doses of its SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, Ad26.COV2.S, for use in the United States – if and when the vaccine wins Food and Drug Administration approval. The government may also purchase an additional 200 million doses, the company said in announcing the $1 billion deal

and worldwide to deliver a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for emergency use," said Dr

Biotech giant Moderna said Wednesday it expects to fully enroll 30,000 volunteers in the crucial Phase 3 study of its COVID-19 vaccine next month

"We began discussions with several countries for supply agreements for (vaccine candidate) mRNA-1273 and as of July 31, we have received approximately $400 million of customer deposits for potential supply," Moderna said in a statement

Here are the number of cases, both tested positive and presumptive, and deaths as of Wednesday, August 5: