OHSU COVID-19 Update

OHSU Reports COVID-19 Hospitalization Numbers

As of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has reported a total of 4 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Additionally, Hillsboro Medical Center has 1 patient hospitalized with the virus. The breakdown of hospitalization details at OHSU Hospital and OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center is as follows:

• 1 Not Fully Vaccinated/Unvaccinated
• 3 Fully Vaccinated
• 1 Fully Vaccinated with Booster and/or Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine
• 0 de-isolated
• 5 infectious

There are currently 0 patients in the ICU and 0 patients on a ventilator at OHSU. Adventist Health Portland has reported 0 COVID-19 patients hospitalized.

OHSU-Specific Data

• Since Feb. 28, 2020, OHSU has tested 289,597 patients, with 31,857 COVID-19 cases detected.
• There have been 2 newly detected patient cases since April 22.
• OHSU has completed 47,317 COVID-19 tests for 14,575 staff and students.

OHSU Community Vaccinations

OHSU has administered 494,719 vaccine doses through its community vaccination sites, in addition to 546,166 vaccine doses administered at the Oregon Convention Center vaccination site. The university continues to engage with state and local public health authorities to coordinate a regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information about vaccination options and locations, individuals can visit here.

COVID-19 Testing and Patient Care

OHSU is committed to providing access to COVID-19 testing and healthcare for all Oregonians, particularly those from communities hardest hit by the virus. The university offers various testing options and resources, including drive-through testing sites and immediate care clinics.

Additionally, OHSU follows CDC recommendations for patient care and has established programs to support patients recovering from COVID-19 and those experiencing long-term symptoms.

Research and Development

OHSU researchers are actively studying the immune response to COVID-19, vaccine efficacy, and the impact of the virus on different populations. The university has also collaborated with other institutions to develop new technologies and treatments for the virus.

Community Measures and Ways to Help

OHSU has implemented various community measures to track virus variants, increase vaccination rates, and address health disparities among different populations. Individuals can consult resources provided by OHSU for the most current information on the COVID-19 response.

Overall, OHSU remains dedicated to combating the COVID-19 pandemic and providing comprehensive care to patients affected by the virus.