coronavirus

A medical laboratory scientist in Seattle reviews samples of purified genetic material to detect COVID-19 cases. | DAN DELONG/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Coronavirus Likely Circulating In Oregon Last December, Study Shows

More than 570 blood samples collected by the American Red Cross in Oregon between Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, had antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus.

Dec 6, 2020

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

How COVID-19 Highlights the Uncertainty of Medical Testing

The emerging information about COVID-19 and a political environment that has sown misinformation and rendered science partisan have added to the difficulting of testing for the disease.

Dec 2, 2020

Oregon Health & Science University offers drive-through COVID-19 testing at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPB

Why You Can't Test Your Way To A COVID-Safe Thanksgiving

Testing centers are facing an overload of demand, and even if people get a negative test, that doesn't mean they won't carry the virus home to their families.

Nov 23, 2020

Hospitals around Oregon have prepared for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Oregon Health Care Systems Created Plans For Surge In Cases

Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.

Oct 21, 2020