• Oregon Health Authority's most recent weekly report, published December 2, details our ongoing Covid-19 surge
  • 9,100 new daily cases were reported during the week of Monday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 29, a 5% increase over the previous week.
  • Weekly hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 rose to 398, a 9% increase, a significant slowing from the previous week, yet still the highest weekly total reported during the pandemic.
  • There were 86 reported COVID-19 reported deaths, up from 61 the previous week.

  • Oregon has new health and safety rules based on each county’s coronavirus risk level. Most counties are currently considered "extreme risk". Read OPB’s coverage on how the new restrictions work.


  • Multnomah County and Portland Community College are offering a free Covid test and flu shot site. Although anyone is invited to schedule an appointment, the clinic will prioritize people of color and people without health insurance or a regular health care provider.