OHA release – The latest report on respiratory viruses from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) show the trends and indicators for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Oregon. Highlights from the report published Oct. 27 include: COVID-19: As of Oct. 28, the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 dropped to 203, down from a peak of 298 on Oct. 9. This trend is reflected nationally, and the short-term forecast for Oregon shows continued decline in COVID-19-related hospitalizations. Test positivity in Oregon has also dropped, from a peak of 15.2% for the week ending Sept. 16 to 8.6% for the week ending Oct. 21. Wastewater monitoring shows an overall steady level of viral concentration across the state, with some individual sites showing increases and others showing decreases. RSV: RSV rates have started increasing in Oregon. While the levels are low, they are expected to grow through into December. Influenza: Rates of flu hospitalization in Oregon have not yet begun to increase this season.
