The governor's decision follows new federal guidance released Thursday, but the state has not yet explained how it applies to retailers, restaurants and other similar businesses.
A team of OHSU infectious disease specialists studied the immune response of people who had been vaccinated with those who had been infected and then vaccinated.
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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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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.
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.