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OREGON STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IN SALEM, ORE., MAY 19, 2021./KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

As The Deadline Nears, Oregon Department Of Corrections Employees Are 50% Vaccinated

So far, the agency has approved exemptions for nearly 16% of its workforce, which corrections officials said were largely for religions reasons.

Oct 14, 2021

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ANNALISA BIRT, LEFT, TALKS WITH GOV. KATE BROWN AT A DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, APRIL 9, 2021./KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

Unions Win Six Week COVID Vaccine Reprieve For Most Oregon Government Workers

Employees represented by SEIU Local 503 and AFSCME Council 75 who have received at least one dose of vaccine by Oct. 18 must now complete their immunization by Nov. 30.

Oct 14, 2021

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Oregon Passes 4,000 COVID-19-Related Deaths

After 20 more deaths were reported this weekend, the state reached another grim record in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 12, 2021

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MICHELLE FULLINGTON HAS BEEN PUTTING TOGETHER SNACKS FOR STAFF AT THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE'S BEEN LIVING DUE TO HER DAUGHTER'S HEALTH ISSUES./COURTESY OF MICHELLE FULLINGTON/MEDICAL MOTHERHOOD

Mother Living In Hospital Finds A Way To Help During COVID Surge

Nurses say they are at their breaking point and would love public support.

Oct 7, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority Reports 79 Schools With Active COVID-19 Outbreaks

Up from 48 the previous week, the numbers are likely an undercount or behind current case information.

Sep 30, 2021

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Oregon Officials Announce Vaccine Booster Guidelines

Groups eligible for a Pfizer booster shot include seniors, people living in long-term care facilities, those with certain underlying medical conditions, and people working in higher risk occupations.

Sep 30, 2021

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ANTIVIRAL DRUGS LIKE THE INVESTIGATIONAL PILL MOLNUPIRAVIR COULD CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, EXPERTS SAY./PHOTO COURTESY OF MERCK & CO./KHN

A Daily Pill To Treat COVID Could Be Just Months Away, Scientists Say

At least three promising antivirals for COVID are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.

Sep 28, 2021

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STUDENTS ARRIVE AT KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST DAY BACK ON SEPT. 1 IN PORTLAND./JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Multnomah County Schools Grapple With Thousands In Quarantine

Despite low transmission rates on campus, Portland-area schools see thousands in quarantine due to exposure.

Sep 23, 2021
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Public Health Experts ‘Flabbergasted’ Biden Still Hasn’t Picked An FDA Chief

Health leaders agree Biden’s foot-dragging on finding a new director during a national health crisis has demoralized the staff and sent the wrong message about the agency’s importance.

Sep 23, 2021

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Conflicting Reports Surround COVID Outbreak At Bonaventure Senior Living

At a facility that had one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state, a resident’s family member and staff member describe a situation worse than what the company has reported.

Sep 23, 2021