It's Time To Mask Up Again Indoors, Multnomah Officials Say
With COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise, Multnomah County health officials urge people to wear masks indoors, protect those at risk of severe illness.
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Is Paxlovid, The COVID Pill, Reaching Those Who Most Need It? The Government Won’t Say
The federal government isn’t saying how many people have received potentially lifesaving antiviral pills or whether they’re being distributed equitably.
Why Won’t More Older Americans Get Their COVID Booster?
Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.
What’s At Stake In The Mask Mandate Appeal
The challenge to the overturned federal mask mandate for public transportation could determine the limits of federal health officials’ power.
WHO: Nearly 15 Million Deaths Associated With COVID-19
The World Health Organization's estimate is more than double the current official death toll of over 6 million.
Oregon COVID-19 Cases Are Up, Severity Is Down
With masks off, more people are starting to get COVID-19 again, but public health officials don’t expect a surge of deadly cases.
New OHSU Study Highlights An Unseen Player In COVID's Progression
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A new study from Oregon Health & Science University researchers suggests that COVID-19’s microscopic effects on blood vessels may play a key role in the spread and severity of the disease within the human body.
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon Is The Latest Member Of Congress To Test Positive For COVID
A spokesman said Wyden is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots.
Better Ventilation Can Prevent COVID Spread. But Are Companies Paying Attention?
A growing coalition of epidemiologists and aerosol scientists say that improved ventilation could be a powerful tool against the coronavirus — if businesses are willing to invest the money.
Judge’s Ruling On The CDC Mask Mandate Highlights The Limits Of The Agency’s Power
The role that the federal government plays in containing future epidemics will hinge on the outcome of an appeal of the recent court ruling that overturned the mask mandate for travelers.
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