Oregon reports 5,545 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths, Aug. 31

PORTLAND, Ore. — There are 40 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,155, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 5,545 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state total to 273,896.
The 40 new deaths and 5,545 new cases reported today include data recorded by counties for the 3-day period between Friday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 29.