COVID-19 Activity Increases During Summer Period

Why it matters locally: The increase in national COVID-19 activity during the summer period will likely lead to heightened vigilance from the Oregon Health Authority and local healthcare providers across the state.

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COVID-19 cases in the United States are showing an increase this summer. This trend reflects patterns seen in previous summers since the pandemic began. Public health experts have noted this uptick in activity. This occurs as other health-related news receives more prominent coverage.