Rather Than Give Away Its COVID Vaccine, Oxford Makes a Deal With Drugmaker
Oxford University has signed an exclusive deal with AstraZeneca that gives the pharmaceutical giant sole rights with no guarantee of low prices.
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Gov. Brown: COVID-19 Cases Have To Drop For Classes To Reopen
The state could face more restrictions if communities do not quell infection rates.
COVID Plans Put to Test as Firefighters Crowd Camps for Peak Wildfire Season
A study published this month concluded that COVID outbreaks “could be a serious threat to the firefighting mission” and urged vigilant social distancing and screening measures in the camps.
Beaverton Memory Care Facility Sees Outbreak Of 28 COVID-19 Cases
The Oregon Health Authority on Sunday evening said 12 of Murray Highland’s 20 residents were transferred this weekend to other facilities.
Oregon Scientists Find Higher Prevalence Of Viral Spread Than Expected
More than 22,600 Oregonians have tested positive for COVID-19 or presumed to have the virus since the start of the pandemic.
Bereaved Families Are ‘the Secondary Victims of COVID-19’
Every day, the nation is reminded of COVID-19’s ongoing impact as new death counts are published. What is not well documented is the toll on family members.
Kaiser Permanente In Portland Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
The nonprofit will be testing a new drug developed by Pfizer and BioNTech that produced a strong immune response in early trials.
Test Sites Quickly Attract Thousands for COVID-19 Vaccine Study
During the next two months, vaccine makers hope to recruit 60,000 Americans, including in Oregon, to roll up their sleeves to test two vaccines.
Lawmakers Revise Budget But Cuts Not As Deep As Feared
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Lawmakers who worked to plug the budget hole took a nip-and-tuck approach rather than slash and burn. Still, advocates are worried about behavioral health care funding.
Providence, SEIU Workers Gear Up For New Bargaining Session
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The two sides meet again on Wednesday after two years of failing to reach an agreement. Wages remain the chief sticking point.
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