OREGON UPDATES
Jackson County COVID-19 Updates Jackson County continues to see a record number of new COVID-19 cases, outbreaks, and hospitalizations. J ackson County Public Health and the hospital systems are encouraging the community to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide relief to the hospital Where to get vaccinated in Jackson County: https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/COVID19/Vaccine- Appointments/where-to-get-vaccinated-in-jackson-county. Call 211 information for vaccination sites or visit the Oregon Health Authority Vaccine Finder site. Weekly Number of New COVID-19 Cases For week 33 (August 15 –August 21), Jackson County
system. The best way to stop the spread of the Delta variant is to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks. Masks, face coverings, or face shields are required in all indoor spaces in Oregon. Read the full Oregon Administrative Rule. All three COVID-19 vaccines in the United States prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death, and are effective against the Delta variant. High vaccination coverage will reduce the spread of the virus in Jackson County and elsewhere, protect our healthcare and public health infrastructure, and help prevent new variants from emerging.
Public Health reported 1,140 new COVID19 cases. The total number of cases reported since the pandemic is now 16,362. COVID-19 Hospitalizations for Region 5 (Jackson and Josephine Counties) As of 8:30 a.m. on August 23, 2021, the number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 is 209, and there are 41 patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. The total number of patients in hospital beds may fluctuate between report times. The numbers do not reflect admissions per day nor the length of hospital stay. Staffing limitations are not captured in this data and may further limit bed capacity.
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The Business Review | August 2021
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