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.
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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.
Masking Still Urged On Public Transit, Multnomah County Says
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The recommendation comes after a federal judge struck down the public transportation masking rule.
Why Cheap, Older Drugs That Might Treat COVID Never Get Out Of The Lab
A few older drugs show promise as COVID-fighters, but some scientists say the pharmaceutical industry has shown little interest in testing them when it can earn billions from mediocre new ones.
Dozens Of Companies That Defied COVID Mandates Are Fighting Nearly $1 million In Fines
Over the past two years, Oregon workplace safety officials were deluged with complaints, and they cited an unprecedented number of violators.
Masks No Longer Required At PDX Following Florida Court Ruling
Portlnd International Airport has decided not to enforce a federal mask mandate in the wake of a federal court ruling in Florida, though the Centers for Disease Control still recommends them during transit.
Health Officials Optimistic As BA.2 Omicron Subvariant Spreads
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Multnomah County public health officials expect a bump, not a surge as a new Omicron subvariant pushes to the fore.
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