August 31, 2020 1:40 p.m.

COVID-19 has claimed 1 more life, raising the state’s death toll to 459 as of Monday.

An update from the Oregon Health Authority reported 162 new confirmed and presumptive cases, bringing the state total to 26,713. The new cases include:

*36 in Marion County

*34 in Multnomah County

*25 in Washington County

*15 in Lane County

*14 in Clackamas County

*9 in Malheur County

*6 each in Jackson, Polk and Umatilla counties

*4 in Linn County

*2 in Deschutes County

*1 each in Coos, Crook, Hood River, Lincoln, and Wasco counties

Oregon’s COVID-19 death is a 93-year old man in Washington County who tested positive on August 25th and died on August 26th at his residence. He had underlying conditions, according to the OHA.

The update said the safest way to celebrate Labor Day weekend is to avoid groups and gatherings, stay home as much as possible, and to follow face covering guidance when you are outside.

Past holiday weekends have led to outbreaks in Oregon among people celebrating in unsafe ways, causing an uptick in cases, according to OHA. The release said its more important than ever for Oregonians to modify or cancel holiday weekend gatherings and celebrate in safe ways, so the state can continue making progress against COVID-19.