The state of Oregon will receive $500,000 from the federal government to fight the spread of coronavirus.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Oregon’s funding late Wednesday.

The announcement did not say how much other states, such as Washington and California, will receive. Spokespeople for the agency did not immediately respond to a request for information.

The money comes from an initial $25 million allotment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for states taking on the brunt of coronavirus cases. Oregon has three confirmed or presumed cases and the number nationally has topped 150.

Gov. Kate Brown has said the state expects to spend $7 million to $10 million a month if the epidemic spreads in Oregon.

The federal money is supposed to be used for monitoring travelers, data management, lab equipment, supplies, staffing and surge staffing, shipping and infection control.

Oregon’s congressional delegation lauded the initial funding. They said even more will flow to Oregon when federal lawmakers pass an emergency funding package, which could happen Thursday.

-- Brad Schmidt; bschmidt@oreogonian.com; 503-294-7628; @_brad_schmidt