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Covid Surge in Oregon Shows U.S. Fight Against Pandemic Not Over

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By Nic Querolo and Olga Kharif

April 29, 2021 at 5:35 PM UTC

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A Covid-19 surge in Oregon is sweeping through a partially vaccinated population, with steep rises in case rates among the young -- an indication that the U.S. may struggle with distinct outbreaks for months to come.

The state reported 888 confirmed and presumed cases on Tuesday and a 6.5% test positivity rate, bringing the seven-day average to 832, according to the Oregon Health Authority.