Oregon Health Authority’s graph showing people hospitalized with Covid in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties as of Aug. 11, 2021. The number has climbed steadily since the state dropped most Covid restrictions July 1.
With Covid cases and hospitalizations climbing in Oregon, Salem Reporter is keeping you informed of the latest numbers. Here’s our daily report for Wednesday, Aug. 11.
New Covid cases reported in Marion County: 116
New Covid cases reported in Polk County: 48
Total Salem Hospital patients with Covid: 65, an increase of four from Tuesday. Of those, 11 are in the intensive care unit, and seven are on ventilators.
Total Salem Hospital bed occupancy: 454 of 494 licensed beds in use
Total people hospitalized with Covid in Region 2 (Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Lincoln counties): 98, an increase of six from Tuesday. Of those, 18 are in the intensive care unit and 10 are on ventilators.
New Covid deaths reported: 8 in Oregon, none in Marion or Polk counties.
New Covid vaccines in Oregon: 5,936 new doses administered, including 2,312 first doses of vaccine. Most Covid vaccines require two doses.
Source: Oregon Health Authority, Salem Health.
-Rachel Alexander
