Brad Schmidt

SHUTTERSTOCK

With 2 Million Doses Administered, Just 656 Discarded, Oregon Says

Apr 8, 2021

Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Johnson & Johnson Manufacturing Error Will Likely Affect Oregon

The problem could strip 15 million doses from the national supply, jeopardizing Oregon's promise to vaccinate every resident 16 and older before summer.

Mar 31, 2021

Gov. Kate Brown has faced blistering criticism over the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. | ABIGAIL DOLLINS/SALEM STATESMAN JOURNAL

Oregon Stops Sharing COVID-19 Death Details

The Oregon Health Authority said it lacks the personnel to continue releasing details but the decision means it will be impossible to track the effect of the governor's decision to delay the vaccination of seniors.

Jan 27, 2021

University of Portland

University of Portland Employee Infected With Highly Contagious Strain of Coronavirus

Fewer than 100 infections from the strain have been identified in the United States yet federal officials worry it could be the dominant form of the virus by March.

Jan 18, 2021

Oregon Health & Science University staff collect samples of 600 people a day at two mobile testing sites in the Portland area. | OHSU

Oregon’s Coronavirus Testing Guidance Now Weaker Than Trump Administration's

The state does not recommend that anyone exposed to COVID-19 get tested even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its policy to recommend testing.

Sep 21, 2020