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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.

Jan 29, 2021

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Highly Infectious Strain Of Coronavirus Spreads In Oregon

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.

Jan 28, 2021
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Oregon Scientists Find Higher Prevalence Of Viral Spread Than Expected

Aug 14, 2020

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COVID-19 ‘Is Widespread in Multnomah County,’ Official Says

Jul 27, 2020

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Mask Mandates Spread, But Thorny Problems Remain With No Unified Strategy

Starting Wednesday, residents in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties will have to wear masks in indoor commercial settings, in line with the fast-swelling ranks of cities, counties and states around the country.

Jun 22, 2020
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Oregon Dentists Urged To Limit Care To Halt Spread of Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020