The Oregon Health Authority today reported the biggest single day COVID-19 case count since the pandemic began…457 new confirmed and presumptive cases.  In a press briefing OHA Director Patrick Allen termed the state’s increase in COVID cases over the past few days “another crossroads,” and that while Oregon still has a low rate of infection compared to the rest of the nation the latest figures show how fragile progress against the virus is.  State Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger says there isn’t one specific reason for the increase, but gatherings of people remain a common theme.  Both Allen and Sidelinger continued to emphasize the need for people to wear face coverings and practice social distancing to stem the spread of the virus.  There were four new cases reported in Wasco County, none in Hood River County.