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After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities

Jun 25, 2020
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Airlines Want Flyers To Feel Safe, But Grab Bag Of COVID Policies Adds Turbulence

As consumers consider traveling again, they discover the public health guidelines in place for flying often are a messy patchwork of precautions that lack the teeth to protect passengers.

Jun 25, 2020

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Mask Mandates Spread, But Thorny Problems Remain With No Unified Strategy

Starting Wednesday, residents in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties will have to wear masks in indoor commercial settings, in line with the fast-swelling ranks of cities, counties and states around the country.

Jun 22, 2020
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Medicaid Ranks In Oregon Swell To Nearly 1.2 Million

Enrollment has grown by 70,000 in the taxpayer-funded insurance for low-income residents since March 8 when the state declared a state of emergency over the pandemic.

Jun 16, 2020
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OHSU To Re-Design COVID-19 Study After Complaints Of Racial Bias

The change follows complaints by communities of color that the project was flawed by racial biases.

Jun 16, 2020

Health Workers Resort To Etsy, Learning Chinese, Shady Deals To Find Safety Gear

The global pandemic has ordinary health care workers going to extremes in a desperate hunt for medical supplies.

Jun 16, 2020

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Masks Mostly Optional In Oregon Despite Federal Recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people to wear face coverings to prevent a spike of COVID-19.

Jun 12, 2020

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Federal Help Falters As Nursing Homes Run Short Of Protective Equipment

Jun 11, 2020

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Multnomah County Presses Towards Reopening Despite Uptick In Cases

If the Oregon Health Authority gets the go-ahead, Multnomah County restaurants, bars, gyms and other public facilities could start reopening the following day.

Jun 11, 2020