So far in August, Oregon has recorded 156 positive COVID-19 cases, already more than double July’s total and the most in a single month since 241 cases were recorded in February.

Read more at https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/08/covid-19-activity-rises-in-oregon-as-students-head-back-to-school.html

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