Oregon Reports 47 deaths, Sept. 10

Wednesday, OHA reported 47 COVID-19 related deaths. The individual ages, location and presence of underlying conditions for each of those deaths is reported below for Coos Co. The number of reported deaths has increased significantly, as the surge in cases and hospitalizations continues. In response, Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen issued the following statement: “For the past several days, OHA has reported sharp increases in the daily deaths associated with COVID-19. This grim trend follows several weeks of record, or near record, daily cases and hospitalizations. Oregonians should be prepared to see this tragic toll escalate dramatically in coming days and weeks. “Every death from COVID-19 represents an irreplaceable – and largely preventable – loss. The people we’ve lost to COVID-19 span all age ranges, all walks of life, every corner of the state. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to everyone who today is mourning a loved one. And, I cannot forget that each one of these deaths marks a failure of our collective responsibility to take care of each other. In the Oregon I grew up in, our pioneering spirit of personal responsibility meant looking out for those around us, not just ourselves. We can prevent more people from dying by taking simple steps to stop COVID-19 from spreading and making more people sick. “The COVID-19 vaccines are extremely safe and effective at preventing serious illness and death from the virus, including the Delta variant. I urge every Oregonian who can to get vaccinated and wear your masks when you’re in public places inside and outdoors.” Background: When large numbers of deceased patients cannot be moved out of hospitals in a timely fashion, it adds additional strain to already physically and emotionally burdened health care workers and the entire healthcare system. Through Oregon’s Emergency Coordination Center, OHA is working with hospital and community partners, as well as the state medical examiner’s office, to accommodate the surge in fatalities. Through these efforts, state agencies are helping to facilitate access to technical support and resources pertaining to fatality management planning. All Oregonians can play a role in reducing the impacts of this latest surge by getting vaccinated, wearing a mask when in indoor spaces and while in crowded outdoor settings, and by avoiding activities that may increase the risk of spreading the disease.