Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary .
As of Sunday 4/26 at least 87 people had died. There have been at least 2,253 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Oregon, (according to a NY Times database).
Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday that she will lift the state's order on delaying non-urgent medical procedures - As long as they reserve enough hospital beds and protective gear (gowns, masks, gloves) for a surge in coronavirus cases.
This is Oregon’s new reality:
The coronavirus isn’t going away any time soon.