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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown visits the Oregon Convention Center site in May./Josh Andersen/OHSU

Under New Rules, Oregon Businesses Can Choose To Check Vaccination Cards Or Keep Mask Requirement

At the same time, the progress in vaccinations means that five counties qualify for the lower risk category and can increase business activities.

May 18, 2021
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Providers Set To Play Major Role In Increasing Vaccination Rate

Hospital-run mass vaccination sites are winding down while primary care providers and others are increasing their role in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

May 17, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown displaying a mask at a May 7, 2020 news conference. | SCREENGRAB VIA YOUTUBE/OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

Oregon Lifts Mask, Distancing Mandates For Fully Vaccinated People In 'Public Spaces'

The governor's decision follows new federal guidance released Thursday, but the state has not yet explained how it applies to retailers, restaurants and other similar businesses.

May 13, 2021

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The University of Washington is vaccinating frontline health care staff against COVID-19. | COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Washington State -- Like Oregon -- Is At Crossroads In The Pandemic

More than half of Washington’s eligible population has received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but that's much less than is needed to block the virus through herd immunity.

May 12, 2021
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Oregon Children Ages 12-15 Can Get Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Thursday

But the expansion won’t alter the state’s decision to remove many social and business restrictions when 70% of the overall population 16 and older has been vaccinated.

May 12, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown visits the OHSU PDX vaccine site./OHSU

Gov. Kate Brown Sets 70% Vaccination Goal To Reopen Oregon

Currently, just under 60% of state residents 16 and older have received at least a first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine though rates are higher in Multnomah, Washington and some other counties.

May 11, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown has faced blistering criticism over the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. | ABIGAIL DOLLINS/SALEM STATESMAN JOURNAL

Brown Again Urges Vaccination As State Clamps 'Extreme Risk' Restrictions On 15 Counties

The governor hopes a “solid majority” of Oregonians will be vaccinated by June, but she declines to put a number on that.

Apr 30, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown discusses the budget with Oregon legislators in January 2019. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT.

Oregon Leaders Warn Of Possible New Restrictions To Battle Sudden Surge In COVID-19 Cases

State may move up to a dozen counties into “extreme risk” category if case counts continue to rise, Gov. Kate Brown cautions.

Apr 23, 2021
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Oregon Wants To Stop Sale Of COVID Vaccination Cards

“Hundreds, if not thousands of these cards have already been sold and we want to put a stop to it,” said Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum.

Apr 21, 2021

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Rep. Tina Kotek is the Oregon House speaker./Ben Botkin/The Lund Report

COVID Case Cancels Oregon House Floor Session Again

The latest positive case of COVID-19 means the House will delay voting on bills until April 26, according to House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland.

Apr 21, 2021