10 ZIP codes with the most new coronavirus cases in Oregon – OregonLive

The number of identified coronavirus cases unsurprisingly climbed upward last week following a six-month low for Oregon.

The Oregon Health Authority recorded 2,272 confirmed or presumed infections for the week ending Sunday, March 14, up 31% from the previous week. Cases climbed despite a 27% decrease in week-to-week testing.

Oregons rise wasnt unexpected, however the previous weeks case count was the lowest since late September. Identified cases over the past four weeks have bounced up and down but generally have plateaued.

With more contagious variants circulating and businesses open for business, officials have warned theres risk for renewed spread. But deaths have plummeted in Oregon since the winter peak and climbing vaccinations will limit the number of people infected with a severe case of COVID-19.

Last week, ZIP codes in southern Oregon once again recorded the most new cases. Higher counts returned to the Portland area, as well.

The Oregonian/OregonLive is monitoring state coronavirus data, reporting by ZIP code the areas with the greatest weekly changes. Our analysis also highlights the areas with the most new cases in relation to population.

(Click here for an interactive map).

Heres a brief summary of the communities that added the most cases for the week ending Sunday, March 14:

97526 Grants Pass

This Josephine County ZIP code added 44 cases, raising its tally to 1,101. Thats the 52nd most in Oregon and 156th most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97527 Grants Pass

This Josephine County ZIP code added 42 cases, raising its tally to 1,064. Thats the 55th most in Oregon and 173rd most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97501 Medford

This Jackson County ZIP code added 38 cases, raising its tally to 2,545. Thats the eighth most in Oregon and 44th most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97301 Salem

This Marion County ZIP code added 38 cases, raising its tally to 3,482. Thats the most in Oregon and 32nd most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97230 east Portland/Gresham (Argay Terrace/Russell/Hazelwood/Wilkes)

This Multnomah County ZIP code added 36 cases, raising its tally to 2,463. Thats the ninth most in Oregon and 33rd most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97305 Salem

This Marion County ZIP code added 34 cases, raising its tally to 3,064. Thats the third most in Oregon and 22nd most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97045 Oregon City

This Clackamas County ZIP code added 33 cases, raising its tally to 1,955. Thats the 15th most in Oregon and 120th most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97233 east Portland/Gresham (Hazelwood/Glenfair/Centennial/Rockwood)

This Multnomah County ZIP code added 33 cases, raising its tally to 3,157. Thats the second most in Oregon and 18th most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97504 Medford

This Jackson County ZIP code added 31 cases, raising its tally to 2,129. Thats the 13th most in Oregon and 75th most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

97420 Coos Bay

This Coos County ZIP code added 29 cases, raising its tally to 771. Thats the 75th most in Oregon and 195th most per capita since the start of the pandemic.

Heres a brief summary of the communities with at least 20 new cases that added the most new cases per capita for the week ending Sunday, March 14:

97526 Grants Pass

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 12 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, down slightly from the previous week.

The Josephine County ZIP code added 44 new cases, increasing its total to 1,101.

97527 Grants Pass

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 12 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, up slightly from the previous week.

The Josephine County ZIP code added 42 new cases, increasing its total to 1,064.

97470 Roseburg

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 11 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, down by about a quarter from the previous week.

The Douglas County ZIP code added 22 new cases, increasing its total to 549.

97801 Pendleton

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 11 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, up from the previous week.

The Umatilla County ZIP code added 22 new cases, increasing its total to 1,650.

97420 Coos Bay

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 10 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, down by about a third from the previous week.

The Coos County ZIP code added 29 new cases, increasing its total to 771.

97230 east Portland/Gresham (Argay Terrace/Russell/Hazelwood/Wilkes)

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 9 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, more than double from the previous week.

The Multnomah County ZIP code added 36 new cases, increasing its total to 2,463.

97220 east Portland (Sumner, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights)

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 9 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, more than double from the previous week.

The Multnomah County ZIP code added 26 new cases, increasing its total to 1,669.

97502 Central Point

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 9 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, down from the previous week.

The Jackson County ZIP code added 25 new cases, increasing its total to 1,220.

97501 Medford

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 8 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, down by about a third from the previous week.

The Jackson County ZIP code added 38 new cases, increasing its total to 2,545.

97233 east Portland/Gresham (Hazelwood/Glenfair/Centennial/Rockwood)

This ZIP code recorded new confirmed or presumed infections of 8 per 10,000 people during the week ending Sunday, up sharply from the previous week.

The Multnomah County ZIP code added 33 new cases, increasing its total to 3,157.

-- Brad Schmidt; bschmidt@oregonian.com; 503-294-7628; @_brad_schmidt

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