COVID-19

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

COVID-19 Outbreak At State Psychiatric Hospital Grows

The outbreak, the largest at the hospital since the pandemic began, has stopped the admission of new patients.

Dec 7, 2020

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Demand for COVID Vaccines Expected to Get Heated — And Fast

Dec 7, 2020

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

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State Prepares For First Vaccine Doses, As Governor Warns 'Hardest Days Still Lie Ahead'

A vaccine rollout will start slowly, with long-term care residents and frontline medical staff at the head of the line.

Dec 4, 2020

Oregon Slated To Receive 107,000 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine This Month

An Oregon Health Authority senior health advisor said the agency expects to receive two initial shipments by Dec. 22.

Dec 3, 2020

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Come for Your Eye Exam, Leave With a Band-Aid on Your Arm

More than 200 dentists and dental students in Oregon have completed the training course offered by the Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Dentistry, with 60 others expected to finish by the end of December.

Dec 3, 2020

Providence Portland Medical Center staff prep to work on COVID-19 patients. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence Shifts Beds, Postpones Surgeries

With 25% of his hospital beds taken up by COVID-19 patients, the hospital system is converting more beds for these patients and deferring surgeries to make room.

Dec 3, 2020

people in surgical scrubs in hospital hallway

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As Hospitals Fill With COVID Patients, Medical Reinforcements Are Hard to Find

Hospitals are worried staffing levels won’t be able to keep up with demand as doctors, nurses and specialists such as respiratory therapists become exhausted or, worse, infected and sick themselves.

Dec 2, 2020

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Opinion: We Need Human Services That Serve Communities

The “haves” continue to champion simplistic answers to complex problems that only continue to widen the chasm and leave the “have-nots” behind with hard truths and limited hope.

Dec 1, 2020