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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has recorded its second-highest single day of coronavirus cases — fueled by the highly contagious omicron variant.

Officials at the Oregon Health Authority reported 2,948 cases on Thursday. Currently the record number of daily cases in the state is 3,207 on Aug. 27.