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Oregon Report Finds Fatal Shortcomings In Handling Of COVID-19 In Long-term Care Facilities

State auditors recommend more fines for violators, but regulatory agencies say they favor education first.
March 24, 2021
 
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Long-term care facilities suffered outbreaks and fatalities amid slow action by the Oregon Health Authority./Sharri Anderson

Oregon’s long-term care facilities and the agencies that regulate them can do more to curb infections and deaths amid the COVID-19 pandemic,