As of this writing, more than 800 Oregonians have tested positive for exposure to the novel coronavirus; 21 have died. The global pandemic and its widening fallout here in Oregon — jobs lost, schooling interrupted, hospitals burdened — is one of the most important news stories we’ve covered since we began publishing in 1850.

For more than a month, the reporters and editors of OregonLive have been working around the clock to keep you informed about the progression of the virus in our community. Just as important, they’re bringing you stories of how we, as Oregonians, are stepping up to the challenge. The garment factory that’s making masks. The food pantry that has organized twice weekly free pickups for hungry families. The Portland distiller that’s donating a portion of online sales to bartenders and waitstaff who are out of work. The health care workers caring for ill veterans. Plus, the innovative ways in which our friends and neighbors are using technology to preserve the milestones of life that matter — birthday parties, weddings, even funerals.

We’re proud of Oregon and the work we’re doing. And we’re grateful to you for relying on our reporting to keep you informed and safe.

Over the past few weeks, visits to our website have more than doubled. More than 10,000 of you have signed up to receive the latest coronavirus updates by text. Nearly 60,000 of you are getting our daily coronavirus newsletter. In addition to bringing you the news about the spread of the virus, we’re continually publishing stories about what to do if you’ve lost your job, how to donate (or make) desperately needed medical supplies, how grocery stores are adapting, and how to help your kids keep up from home.

We successfully pressed the governor and state officials to release more information and data so that Oregonians could better track the progress of COVID-19 through the state. And we’ve built a comprehensive data page.

This reporting takes time and expertise. We’re committed to telling this story deeply and thoroughly. Many of you have reached out to thank us for getting vital information out to the public.

And you’ve asked how you can support us, just as we are supporting the community with timely news and information about this emerging crisis.

Here’s how: Beginning today, OregonLive will offer digital subscriptions for $10 a month. The coronavirus news on OregonLive is free, of course, so subscribing is simply an act of support for our work. Go here to sign up.

Subscribers have always borne part of the cost of newsgathering. To our print subscribers, thank you.

A subscription to OregonLive directly powers the work of our newsroom: the stories we publish on our website, the many email newsletters we deliver to your inbox, our text-messaging services, our podcasts, our mobile apps.

If you appreciate the work of Oregon’s largest newsroom, if you rely on us for insights and expertise, we hope you will support professionally reported, independent, local journalism that reflects and celebrates the strength, resilience and diversity of our community and our state.

As traditional forms of advertising shrink — and this crisis has hurt local advertising — we may eventually require a digital subscription for unlimited access to OregonLive. For now, though, if you value our coronavirus coverage — and all the other local news and information we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — please support us at this critical time.

Local news you can trust is more important now than ever. Thank you again for trusting us to deliver the news Oregon depends on. Thank you for supporting The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Therese Bottomly is editor and vice president of content for The Oregonian/OregonLive. Reach her at tbottomly@oregonian.com or 503-221-8434.