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Oregon Health & Science University staff collect samples of 600 people a day at two mobile testing sites in the Portland area. | OHSU

As Cases Rise, Counties Dial Back On Contact Tracing

Some counties have pared back on trying to trace every contact that someone with COVID-19 has had because they can’t keep up with the surge in cases.

Nov 18, 2020
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Medical volunteers help with COVID-19 testing. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Test shortages, delays in processing and demand from other states are undermining Oregon's efforts to stem the virus.

Jul 22, 2020

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