Our pleasure! :)

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of telephone wires and blue sky. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping slightly in the last week, with a forecast to stabilize through the end of April.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was April 6th, and was non-detectable. On April 8th, Corvallis was positive, and on April 7th Salem was non-detectable.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of telephone wires and blue sky. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored light blue to berry pink depending on severity. Oregon is light green, which means “Low”. Text warns that this data is based off April 4th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “67% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

Two things that are both true: It is still important to test for COVID-19. False negatives on at-home COVID-19 tests* are common. *Also called home tests, rapid tests, antigen tests, and rapid antigen tests

False negatives on COVID-19 tests are common, so it’s important to test again if your test is negative. False negatives (test results saying you don’t have COVID when you actually do) are common. If you have symptoms but test negative, test again at least one more time, 48 hours later. If you test positive, there’s no need to test again. False positives (tests saying you have COVID when actually don’t) are extremely rare.

It is still important to test so you can get the treatment you need. COVID-19 treatments are available for some people who are eligible, and they can significantly reduce your risk of hospitalization and death. Testing helps you to identify your illness so you can get the treatment you need!

If you’re sick but can’t test (or retest): Get plenty of rest, avoid spreading it to others, and talk to your doctor if needed. If you’re feeling sick but don’t have access to testing, it’s still important to give your body time to get better, and avoid spreading illness to others. Stay home as much as you’re able & get plenty of rest to allow your body to a chance to fully recover. Avoid others as much as possible (and remember, nobody wants illness spread to them even if it’s not COVID-19), and wear a mask if you have to be around others.

It's important to know that false negatives on home COVID-19 tests are common, so if you're not feeling well and get a negative result, you should always test again! But although false negatives happen, it's still important to get tested if possible so you can get the treatment you need!

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of daisies in green grass. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping slightly in the last week, with a forecast to continue dropping through the middle of April.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was March 30th, and was non-detectable. On April 1st, Corvallis was positive, and on March 31st Salem was also positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of daisies in green grass. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off March 29th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “65% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

This means that overall, COVID is non-detectable in almost half of Oregon, and even in the places where it’s positive, case counts are very low. This is generally the lowest COVID has been in the US since the start of 2026!

Did I explain this well?

Good question! These statistics are measuring different things. Wastewater levels are low, meaning the estimated case count in the state is low. 58% of samples are positive, meaning out of the many water testing facilities in Oregon, a little over half of them have had positives.

Screenshot of NY dashboard, highlighting only the "Very High" sites.

Friendly reminder, even when a state has "Low" or "Very Low" COVlD levels, there are often localized surges.

The CDC has #NewYork listed as Very Low, for example, but the state dashboard identifies 9 hot spots (5.8% of sites).

All of the main New York COVlD dashboards:
pmc19.com/newyork

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of clovers on a forest floor. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping in the last week, with a forecast to continue dropping through the beginning of April.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was March 23rd, and was positive. On March 24th, Corvallis and Salem were both positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of clovers on a forest floor. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off March 21st. The second screenshot is text that reads, “58% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of a mossy and ferny forest. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping in the last week, with a forecast to steady out through the beginning of April.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was March 16th, and was positive. On March 17th, Corvallis and Salem were both positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of a mossy and ferny forest. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off March 14th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “46% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Do the map and graph look the same as last week? You’re not seeing things! PMC is taking a break to make adjustments for accuracy and will be back next week.

Another screenshot against a photo of pink blooms. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping in the last week, with a forecast to comtinue dropping through the middle of March.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was March 9th, and was non-detectable. On March 10th, Corvallis and Salem were both positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of pink blooms. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off February 28th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “54% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

im grabbing your hand to tell you. it’s not too late to start wearing a mask again. it’s better to wear a mask 1/4 of the time (or whatever your percent looks like) than not at all. there’s no shame in starting to be covid safe again even if you havent been for a long time. its okay

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of cherry blossoms. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping in the last week, with a forecast to comtinue dropping through the middle of March.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was March 2nd, and was positive. On March 3rd, Corvallis and Salem were both positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of cherry blossoms. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off February 28th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “67% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of evergreen needles dripping with rain. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been dropping in the last week, with a forecast to continue dropping through the start of March.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was February 23rd, and was non-detectable. On February 24th, Corvallis and Salem were both positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)

Two screenshots against a background of evergreen needles dripping with rain. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off February 14th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “63% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”

It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!

You can check out where we get our data by following these links:

www.pmc19.com/data/index.php

public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Another screenshot against a photo of a blue sky with thin, scattered clouds. It shows a line graph of COVID-19 transmission in the last 3 months, plus a forecast. Transmission has been rising in the last week, with a forecast to steady out and begin dropping through the start of March.

The last wastewater sample taken from Eugene was January 19th, and was positive. On February 17th, Corvallis and Salem were both positive.

Stay safe out there! We have masks, rapid tests, and air purifiers available for you, no questions asked always. :)