Omicron’s Arrival In Oregon Has Researchers Warning Of New COVID-19 Wave
Researchers at OHSU emphasize the importance of booster shots to fight the new variant.
Amelia Templeton of Oregon Public Broadcasting
Omicron Variant Found In Oregon
While all three cases were found in fully vaccinated Oregonians, research suggests booster shots may be particularly important.
How Cutting-Edge Genomics Is Helping Oregon Prepare For Omicron
Researchers at Oregon State University are analyzing wastewater for omicron, while a team at Oregon Health and Science University are searching for the virus in nasal swabs.
An Insider’s Look At The Hunt For Omicron In Oregon
A team at Oregon Health & Science University is looking for evidence of the new variant in the state.
3,400 Kaiser Permanente Nurses Set To Strike Nov. 15 If Agreement Not Reached
Nurses and other health professionals at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and Southwest Washington plan to strike, joining what could become a national work stoppage by nurses working for the health care giant.
OHSU Doctor, Advocacy Group Challenge Residency Requirement In Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act
The national advocacy organization Compassion & Choices and an OHSU professor filed a lawsuit alleging the requirement in Oregon's medical aid in dying law violates the U.S. Constitution.
Rural Oregon Agencies OK Vaccine Exemptions, Rather Than Fire Workers
Factors, including broadly-crafted religious exemption policies, appear to be blunting the impact of the mandate in counties with low vaccination rates.
Oregon Health Authority Punts Question Of How To Ration Care In A Crisis
The state agency has repeatedly dodged questions from providers about which patients should be prioritized, instead offering general 'principles'
Legacy Places Unvaccinated Staff On Leave, Closes Urgent Care And Lab Locations
A Legacy spokeswoman says the closures will be temporary and include four GoHealth Urgent Care Centers and four labs.
Oregon Officials Announce Vaccine Booster Guidelines
Groups eligible for a Pfizer booster shot include seniors, people living in long-term care facilities, those with certain underlying medical conditions, and people working in higher risk occupations.
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