COVID-19 Hospitalizations, May 18

The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 342, which is three more than Sunday. There are 81 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is one fewer than Sunday. The total number of COVID-19 positive patient bed-days in the most recent seven days is 2,392, which is a 4% increase from the previous seven days. The peak daily number of beds occupied by COVID-19 positive patients in the most recent seven days is 351. The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day, nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.