America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine
Vaccines engineered to protect the public from various diseases like influenza, hepatitis B and rabies can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population.
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State’s Reopening Plan Falters On Weak Links
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Gov. Kate Brown's prevention strategy to prevent community spread has proven ineffective amid testing delays and some residents’ unwillingness to cooperate with investigators.
Fauci Unfazed as Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines
With millions of lives on the line, researchers have been working at an unprecedented pace to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Multnomah County Far From Opening Classrooms
Younger people increasingly are contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in the county, with testing delays hampering contact-tracing efforts.
OSU Estimates 17% Of Hermiston Residents Infected With Coronavirus
Gov. Kate Brown pushed Umatilla County to stay-at-home status after learning of a study by Oregon State University.
Oregon Students May Not Return To Classrooms With Surge In infections
If Oregon sees 30 or more coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents over seven days, no public school students will be allowed to reenter classrooms, Gov. Kate Brown said.
COVID-19 ‘Is Widespread in Multnomah County,’ Official Says
The novel coronavirus continues to spread through Multnomah County at record rates, health officials said Monday, as officials struggle to track infections and people continue to gather in large crowds.
The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans and those over 65, who, traditionally, have been less likely to be included in clinical trials.
Oregon ‘On A Troubling Trajectory,’ OHA Director Warns
As deaths set a new record, state health officials warn of case spikes and testing backlogs, urging residents to reduce indoor gatherings.
Mask Opponents Sue To Invalidate Brown's Mask Requirement
A group that advocates for limited governmental powers has filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Kate Brown’s authority to require Oregonians to wear face coverings in public.
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