Andrew Theen

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Some Rural Counties Battle Vaccine Hesitancy

As Oregon prepares to open the vaccine floodgates to everyone 16 and older April 19, health officials face a proportion of rural residents who don't want a jab.

Apr 11, 2021

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Oregon Won't Approve COVID-19 Exposure Notification App, Cites Limited Resources

The announcement ended suspense over a project first announced six months ago; Oregon is one of four states along or west of the Continental Divide that hasn’t adopted the technology.

Apr 8, 2021

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Most of Oregon At ‘Extreme Risk’ Of COVID-19 Spread, State Says, But Restrictions Ease Slightly

New guidelines, to go into effect Jan. 29 through Feb. 11, will allow gyms and theaters to open to a limited number customers in places, but the easing will not apply to indoor dining, which will remain banned in counties with the highest risk level.

Jan 26, 2021

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More Oregon Counties Deemed 'Extreme Risk' Of COVID-19 Spread

Jan 13, 2021

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COVID-19 Outbreak At PeaceHealth In Vancouver Still Under Investigation

A top health official at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver said he doesn’t know how COVID-19 spread from one patient to another 29 people, including 18 additional patients.

Jan 5, 2021

All Of Oregon Coast Now Classified As 'Extreme Risk'

The designation means that indoor dining is banned and certain indoor businesses, like gyms and theaters, must close and indoor religious services are capped at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is smaller.

Dec 16, 2020

Providence Portland Medical Center staff prep to work on COVID-19 patients. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence Shifts Beds, Postpones Surgeries

With 25% of his hospital beds taken up by COVID-19 patients, the hospital system is converting more beds for these patients and deferring surgeries to make room.

Dec 3, 2020

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