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Three new Oregon coronavirus cases; one in Lebanon veterans home

Oregon Health Authority announced 3 new presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in the state Sunday, one case being connected to the Oregon Veteran's Home in Lebanon.

Posted: Mar 15, 2020 4:02 PM

Updated: Mar 16, 2020 7:02 PM

Posted By: Chris Lueneburg

LEBANON, Ore.-- Oregon Health Authority announced three new presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in the state Sunday, one case being connected to the Oregon Veterans' Home in Lebanon.

This is the tenth case connected to the veteran's home, with the previous nine being residents. The latest case is a staff member who was sent home when symptoms appeared and is in isolation.

This brings the total of positive cases across the state to 39 people. The other two new cases were located in Yamhill County and Deschutes County and are believed to be community spread.