This week's wastewater testing for H5N1 (avian) flu shows six detections nationwide, of which four are in Oregon - one each in Tillamook and Marion counties, two in Lincoln County (Lincoln City and Newport)
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u/DevilsChurn — 7 days ago
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This week's wastewater testing shows elevated COVID levels in three Oregon counties (Marion, Polk, Klamath), one measles detection of eight nationwide (Jackson county) and four detections of H5N1 (avian flu) of six nationwide (one each in Tillamook and Marion counties, two in Lincoln county)
Per the CDC:
For the week ending 9 May 2026, wastewater testing showed Very High levels of COVID in Marion County, High levels in Polk county and Moderate levels in Klamath county.
The Oregon Health Authority considers the COVID rates in Salem to be on an upward trend:
Per the CDC:
Of eight positive sites nationwide, one detection of measles was found in Oregon, in Jackson County.
Oregon Health Authority has deemed these levels to be in the Low range:
Finally, per the CDC:
There have been six findings of H5N1 (avian) flu nationwide, of which four of these are in Oregon - one in Tillamook County, one in Marion County and two in Lincoln County.
The current migration forecast can be found here.
u/DevilsChurn — 7 days ago
Current wastewater testing shows very high levels of RSV in Eugene, as well as elevated levels of COVID and influenza A
Per the CDC:
For the week ending 2 May 2026, wastewater testing in Eugene, reveals very high levels of RSV:
There is also minor elevation of COVID and influenza A as compared to the previous week (i.e., "low" vs "very low"):
u/DevilsChurn — 14 days ago
▲ 23 r/oregon
This week's wastewater testing shows three detections of H5N1 (avian) flu in Oregon, of eight nationwide, in Columbia, Washington and Marion counties
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u/DevilsChurn — 14 days ago
Per the CDC:
For the week ending 25 April 2026, wastewater testing reveals 11 detections of H5N1 (avian) flu nationwide:
Of these, six were in Oregon - in Wasco, Columbia, Marion, Douglas, Lincoln (Newport) and Lane (Florence) counties:
The latest migration forecast can be found here. Last night's migration statistics for Lane County can be found here.
Also, according to the CDC, elevated levels of RSV were detected in Newport and Lincoln City:
u/DevilsChurn — 21 days ago
▲ 37 r/Eugene
Per the CDC:
For the week ending 25 April 2026, wastewater testing of H5N1 (avian) flu revealed 11 detections nationwide:
Of these, six were in Oregon - in Wasco, Columbia, Marion, Douglas, Lincoln (Newport) and Lane (Florence) counties:
The latest migration map can be found here. Last night's Lane County migration statistics can be found here.
u/DevilsChurn — 21 days ago
▲ 43 r/oregon
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u/DevilsChurn — 21 days ago
Wastewater testing can be considered a better indication of the prevalence of a particular virus in the community than the number of positive tests, as many cases occur outside the healthcare system.
Per the CDC:
For the week ending 18 April 2026, RSV detection in Florence was classed as moderate:
Oregon Health Authority indicates that the rates in Florence and Newport are considered to have plateaued:
The latest migratory bird forecast can be found here, and Lane County's migration figures from last night can be found here.
u/DevilsChurn — 28 days ago