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State Didn’t Help, But OSU Lab Found A Way Into COVID-19 Testing Anyway

Specialists at Oregon State University’s veterinary laboratory wanted to put their state-of-the-art equipment to work testing for the coronavirus. Oregon needs more tests. But neither the Oregon Health Authority nor Gov. Kate Brown's office lent any support. A private company did.

Apr 13, 2020
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How Do We Exit The Shutdown? Hire An Army Of Public Health Workers

Apr 13, 2020

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Coronavirus Kills 24 People From Oregon Senior Care Homes -- Almost Half Of State's COVID-19 Toll

Apr 12, 2020

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Rural Lawmakers Urge Governor To Fund Struggling Hospitals

A bipartisan group of 11 rural lawmakers called on Gov. Kate Brown on Friday to support a $200 million plan to keep hospitals afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 10, 2020