Oregon Health Authority Orders 12 Million Covid Tests Amid Omicron Surge

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Oregon Health Authority Orders 12 Million Covid Tests Amid Omicron Surge

As Oregan records its 2nd-highest single day Covid-19 cases with 2 948 cases recorded on 30 December, a concerned Oregan Health Authority orders 6 million Covid-19 at-home test kits for distribution in January 2022. This is according to local news published online, Kion.

With new cases expected to spike across the counties from New Year’s Eve and early January as holiday-makers return home and NYE celebrations end, next month’s distribution of the test kits comes at a strategic time with symptoms showing up and easily picked up then. 

Features of the Free FDA-Authorized 15-min Self-test Soon To Arrive In The State

The soon-to-arrive order of six million Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits from iHealth Labs comprises two tests per kit, totaling 12 million tests. These tests are expected to record a mass jump in numbers, with no cost to locals seeing mass urging for individuals to perform testing. 

  • Suitability for two years up and up with adult assistance needed for those younger than 15
  • Ease to use, convenient, and done at home without the need to ship samples to a laboratory
  • Step-by-step instructional videos are available on the IHealth Labs app for easy testing and administration
  • The test detects current and new covid variants and is able to detect mutations following iHealth completed testing of heat inactivated variant strains.
  • Group testing tracking and management via mobile app is possible for families.

The approved at-home test kits will arrive in the first week of January 2022 at the Wilsonville-based authority’s warehouse, thereafter being distributed to OHA partner agencies and OHA-approved organizations. Locals can expect to receive free at-home tests thereafter. 

Once received, County residents across the state are urged to follow test guidelines and record their results accurately, with results showing up in 15 minutes. Should positive results be seen, those infected must ensure all isolation and quarantine measures are put into place and CDC health and safety guidelines followed. 

Test Results From These Free Kits Set To See Current Statewide Total Recordings Now Standing At 421 263 Change Drastically 

With accurate recordings across Oregan expected to come from these free tests, numbers will see a drastic change in OHA recordings and total stats publishing recently. These include, as reported by Kion

  • 15 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregan on 30 December 2021. This brings the statewide death toll to 5 655.
  • Breakthrough Covid-19 cases of COVID-19 reported in Oregan from Dec. 19 to Dec. 25 is 6 993.  Of these reported cases 4,426 were of unvaccinated individuals and 2 567 were vaccine breakthrough cases
  • Of the 6993 cases in Oregan, the highest number of cases within a county was 641 cases. This was recorded in Multnomah County lead the numbers. 

According to data by OHA and published by Kion, the following counties recorded the following recordings : 

Baker (4), Benton (61), Clackamas (269), Clatsop (12), Columbia (15), Coos (39), Crook (26), Curry (11), Deschutes (286), Douglas (57), Gilliam (1), Grant (9), Harney (2), Hood River (19), Jackson (185), Jefferson (12), Josephine (48), Klamath (35), Lake (2), Lane (244), Lincoln (37), Linn (75), Malheur (24), Marion (148), Morrow (6), Polk (39), Sherman (3), Tillamook (15), Umatilla (121), Union (11), Wallowa (5), Wasco (10), Washington (418) and Yamhill (58).

Oregon 7-Day Metrics

CDC outlines Oregan’s 7-day metrics, as of 31 December 2021, as 9 101 cases, 5-9.9% positivity; 50 deaths, 70.2% % of Population ≥ 5 Years of Age Fully Vaccinated, and 40.29 New Hospital Admissions (7-Day Moving Avg)

Along with the above metrics, the CDC provides information on US’s overall cases and deaths, testing, vaccinations, hospitalizations, community characteristics, and how Oregan’s stats and Covid–19 recordings affect the country as a whole and to view this data, click here. One of the metrics recorded here is high community transmission. 

With High Community Transmission,Citizens From All Oregan Counties Advised

With community transmission now on red alert, Oregan residents are advised to get vaccinated if not yet done so, get the booster shot, keep safe distances in public, wear masks at all times, follow CDC Covid-19 health and safety guidelines, and ensure all health and hygiene routines are maintained in their personal capacities.

Adding to this, health officials advise residents to avoid gatherings during the New Year’s Eve period with a high risk of contagion noted on the CDC website. For Oregan Health’s public health and safety, click here and for Oregan-specific stats, deaths, and Covid-19 information, click here.

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