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Lynne Terry
Elderly, Vulnerable Oregonians In Group Homes Fall Through Cracks In Vaccination Strategy
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Three pharmacies in charge of vaccinating congregate care facilities signed up very few adult care homes, leaving staff to scramble to get their residents protected against COVID-19.
Salem Health Forging Ahead But Vaccine Clinics Canceled In Portland
Salem Health said it will try to keep its planned schedule but two sites in Portland will be canceled on Friday due to expected snow and ice.
Some Seniors Snag COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments But Slots Quickly Snatched Up
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On Monday, Oregon opened up vaccinations to people age 80 and next week those 75 and older will be eligible. Oregon is the last state in the country to open up vaccinations to seniors.
State Offers Various Ways To Sign Up For A Vaccine
Residents can text, call or email for information, but most people will probably have to book an appointment online.
Racist Incident Disrupts OHSU Union Meeting
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A meeting was disrupted by someone who played a video of a stabbing while yelling racist epithets and then joined a subsequent meeting and swore at the union while playing a racist song.
Universities Report More Potentially Problematic Virus Variants
Oregon State University has found numerous instances of a Southern California strain that’s caused several large outbreaks there, plus a highly infectious British strain.
Highly Infectious Strain Of Coronavirus Spreads In Oregon
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Oregon Health & Science University told The Lund Report it has identified a case of the variant that first emerged in Britain, following earlier announcements by the state of three cases.
Portland Area’s Vaccine Rollout Hits ‘Very Dark, Low Day’
The Oregon Health Authority responds to a plea from public health officials from Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties for more vaccine to inoculate the tens of thousands in category 1a.
Looking To Sign Up For A Vaccine? Good Luck
Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties have closed their signup form, leaving about 50,000 people in the metro area without an appointment.
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