Used masks fill a garbage can at Salem Hospital on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
With Covid cases and hospitalizations climbing in Oregon, Salem Reporter is keeping you informed of the latest numbers. Here’s our report for Thursday, Sept. 9.
For the first time since the current Covid surge began, Salem Hospital has reported more patients in the hospital than the number it’s licensed. The hospital is able to add beds temporarily because of waivers tied to the federal emergency declaration, hospital spokeswoman Lisa Wood said.
“Throughout this surge we have prioritized flexibility, creating new spaces for patients beyond traditional care areas and utilizing double occupancy rooms. We continue to make room for all patients who need care, but today’s numbers underscore the seriousness of the current surge and how it is temporarily changing the way care is delivered in Oregon,” she said in an email.
New Covid cases reported in Marion County: 203
New Covid cases reported in Polk County: 98
Total Salem Hospital patients with Covid: 111 as of Thursday morning, an increase of 11 from Wednesday. Of those, 23 are in the intensive care unit, and 17 are on ventilators. Ninety-one of those in the hospital are not vaccinated against Covid.
Total Salem Hospital bed occupancy: 504 of 494 licensed beds in use
Total people hospitalized with Covid in Region 2 (Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Lincoln counties): 208, an increase of 19 from Wednesday. Of those, 41 are in the intensive care unit and 19 are on ventilators.
Total Region 2 hospital bed occupancy: 101 of 103 staffed ICU beds and 707 of 719 non-ICU beds in use.
New Covid deaths reported: 21 in Oregon.
The Oregon Health Authority had not published demographic information on Wednesday’s reported deaths by 4:45 p.m.
OHA reported deaths from Tuesday included eight Marion County residents.
-A 68-year-old woman who tested positive on Sept. 6 and died on Sept. 6 at Salem Hospital. The presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
-An 82-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 22 and died on Aug. 31 at Santiam Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
-A 78-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 18 and died on Sept. 2 at Santiam Hospital. The presence of underlying conditions is being confirmed.
-A 61-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 18 an died on Sept. 4 at Salem Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
-A 69-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 14 and died on Sept. 5 at Salem Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
-A 34-year-old man who tested positive on July 30 and died on Sept. 5 at Legacy Silverton Medical Center. He had underlying conditions.
-A 24-year-old man who tested positive on July 18 and died on Aug. 30 at his residence. He had underlying conditions.
-A 74-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 30 and died on Sept. 6 at Salem Hospital. She had underlying conditions.
OHA reported five deaths in Polk County:
-A 64-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 26 and died on Sept. 3 at Salem Hospital.
-An 87-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 16 and died on Sept. 5 at Salem Hospital.
-A 76-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 4 and died on Sept. 5 at Salem Hospital.
A 20-year-old woman who tested positive on July 29 and died on Sept. 4 at Salem Hospital.
-A 49-year-old woman who tested positive on Sept. 2 and died at her residence. OHA is confirming the date of her death.
OHA is confirming the presence of underlying conditions in all the Polk County cases.
New Covid vaccines in Oregon: OHA had not reported the number of people who had gotten newly vaccinated on Sept. 8 by 4:45 p.m.
Source: Oregon Health Authority, Salem Health
-Saphara Harrell
