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Oregon Reports 22% Positive COVID-19 Test Rate

Omicron continues to spread rapidly, according to the state's numbers reported on Jan. 10.

Jan 11, 2022

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Kaiser Permanente Reaches Deal With Workers

The tentative agreement was reached Saturday morning between unions and the health care company, averting a strike.

Nov 16, 2021

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Oregon Poison Center Reports Misuse Of Parasite Drug Linked To COVID Conspiracy

Despite federal warnings against using the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19, the Oregon Poison Center is getting a lot of calls about it.

Aug 27, 2021

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Multnomah County Reinstates Mask Mandate

The county executive order will take effect on Friday and will apply to everyone, whether they're vaccinated or not; violators could face a $1,000 fine.

Aug 9, 2021

1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized in Portland Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

The outbreak at Rosemont Court, a North Portland senior housing complex, was traced to the water supply.

Jan 6, 2021

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They're Back. Person With Measles Passes Through PDX

Oct 18, 2019