COVID-19 is more deadly than the flu
The data is clear and decisive: COVID-19 is more deadly than seasonal influenza.
Respiratory viruses also tend to be more severe in older adults, and COVID-19 is particularly so. Another key difference is that there is a vaccine for the flu. The flu vaccine is very effective, even when it isn’t a perfect match for the strain of influenza that’s circulating.
Don’t wait to vaccinate: You can protect yourself from the flu by getting a vaccine. To find a flu vaccine clinic, visit www.flu.oregon.gov and use the flu vaccine locator tool.
Learn more about seasonal flu and COVID-19 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
In addition, you can join us Tuesday, Oct. 27 at noon to have your flu and COVID-19 questions answered by our experts directly. You can attend, follow the conversation and sign up for a reminder at the following links:
New guidance adds protocols for bowling alleys and skating rinks
OHA today issued new Phase One Guidance for Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks. Bowling alleys and skating rinks were previously prohibited from opening in Phase One counties, and the new guidance addresses health and safety protocols specific to bowling alleys and skating rinks. OHA continues to look at other sectors that have unique characteristics and do not fit in guidance categories.
Food Security and Farmworker Safety funds available
Oregon’s agriculture producers have five days left to submit an application for Food Security & Farmworker Safety funds. Sunday, Oct. 25 is the last day to apply for reimbursement for eligible COVID-19 mitigation costs.
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Oregon reports 373 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
COVID-19 has claimed 11 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 646, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
OHA also reported 373 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total to 40,810.
The new cases are in the following counties: Benton (6), Clackamas (25), Clatsop (3), Columbia (1), Coos (2), Crook (6), Deschutes (13), Douglas (8), Harney (3), Hood River (1), Jackson (31), Jefferson (2), Josephine (3), Klamath (3), Lane (29), Linn (6), Malheur (18), Marion (37), Multnomah (81), Polk (3), Umatilla (13), Union (6), Wasco (10), Washington (59), and Yamhill (4).
Oregon’s 636th COVID-19 death is an 83-year-old man in Baker County who tested positive on Oct. 4 and died on Oct. 18 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Idaho. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 637th COVID-19 death is a 74-year-old man in Malheur County who tested positive on Aug. 26 and died on Oct. 13 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Idaho. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 638th COVID-19 death is a 77-year-old man in Malheur County who tested positive on Sept.15 and died on Oct. 6 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Idaho. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 639th COVID-19 death is an 87-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on Sept. 24 and died on Oct. 11 in her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 640th COVID-19 death is a 94-year-old woman in Lane County who tested positive on Sept. 24 and died on Oct. 4. Presence of underlying conditions and place of death are being confirmed.
Oregon’s 641st COVID-19 death is a 96-year-old woman in Washington County who tested positive on Oct. 6 and died on Oct. 20 in her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 642nd COVID-19 death is an 84-year-old woman in Linn County who tested positive on Oct.12 and died on Oct. 15 in her residence. She had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 643rd COVID-19 death is a 53-year-old man in Umatilla County who tested positive on Sept. 27 and died on Oct. 19 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 644th COVID-19 death is a 57-year-old man in Malheur County who tested positive on Sept.16 and died on Oct. 17 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Idaho. He had underlying conditions.
Oregon’s 645th COVID-19 death is a 64-year-old man in Douglas County who tested positive on Oct. 19 and died on Oct. 17 in his residence. Presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
Oregon’s 646th COVID-19 death is a 75-year-old woman in Multnomah County who tested positive on Oct. 11 and died on Oct. 18 at Kaiser Westside Medical Center. She had underlying conditions.