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State Lowers COVID-19 Risk Level in 16 Oregon Counties

Ten of the 16 counties improved from the extreme risk level as virus cases dipped, meaning indoor restaurants, gyms can resume serving limited numbers of customers.

Feb 23, 2021
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As Oregon Widens Vaccine Eligibility, Seniors Fear Getting Left Behind

With limited computer skills and transportation, some of the elderly worry they are being sidelined in the race to grab appointments at vaccination sites.

Feb 23, 2021
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Specialists In Showdown Over Eye Surgeries

An Oregon bill would let optometrists do some surgeries, but ophthalmologists are opposed, saying such work requires a high degree of training.

Feb 20, 2021
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Oregon Vaccine Rollout Sticks To Eligibility Schedule Amid Winter Storms 

Gov. Kate Brown next week is to announce vaccination plans for more population groups, possibly including hundreds of thousands of front-line workers.

Feb 19, 2021
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Vaccine Delays Mount After Severe Weather Wallops Oregon and Midwest

Snowstorms elsewhere postpone weekly shipment of Moderna vaccine to Oregon though Pfizer vaccine doses for the week did arrive.

Feb 17, 2021
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Virus Thwarts Vaccine In Four 'Breakthrough' Cases As Oregon Ramps Up Vaccine Drive

In these cases, a person tests positive for COVID-19 at least two weeks after they received the second of the required two doses.

Feb 12, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University is running a mass vaccination site at PDX airport. | OHSU

Oregon Teachers Find Vaccine In Short Supply 

Despite Oregon’s rush to vaccinate teachers before seniors, educators now must wait for doses.

Feb 10, 2021
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Oregon Bill Would Regulate Mergers In Health Care Industry

The legislation aims to rein in costs and prevent monopolies, but health care companies say it would reduce flexibility and create uncertainty.

Feb 10, 2021
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COVID-19 Risk Level Improves For 12 Oregon Counties, Including Portland Area 

Public health officials warn that Oregonians need to keep their guard up because the situation can change, especially with the treat of variants that appear to be more easily transmissible.

Feb 9, 2021

Lawmakers Back Telehealth Pay Parity

House Bill 2508 would allow providers to continue to get telehealth reimbursed at the same rates as office visits while banning barriers to virtual or telephonic consultations.

Feb 8, 2021
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