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Immunosuppressed People Grapple With Returning To Work

While some companies have delayed the return to in-person work, in other offices, immunosuppressed people are left to cobble together their own strategies to minimize their risks.

Aug 16, 2021

National Guard members wait for training before the start of the vaccination clinic being held at the Oregon Convention Center, Jan. 27, 2021./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPB

Oregon Hospitals Prepare For National Guard Deployment

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced the deployment of up to 1,500 National Guard members who will assist at 20 hospitals around the state.

Aug 16, 2021

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19-Year-Old Dies Of COVID-19

The Union County woman is one of only four Oregonians younger than 20 to die with COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

Aug 14, 2021

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University Of Oregon Requiring Proof Of Vaccination

Before the start of fall classes on Sept. 27, students must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Aug 13, 2021

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Pfizer CEO To Public: Just Trust Us On The Covid Booster

As pharmaceutical companies declare a need for boosters, scientists and doctors emphasize that there’s no proof yet.

Aug 13, 2021

Getting COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

As of July 31, only 23% of those who are pregnant had received at least one dose of vaccine against the coronavirus, according to CDC statistics.

Aug 12, 2021

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Oregon Officials Watched As Cases Spiked, Waiting Until Now To Act

The Oregon Health Authority is organizing a command structure to address the staffing and bed crisis facing hospitals swamped with COVID-19 cases.

Aug 11, 2021
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Multnomah County Reinstates Mask Mandate

The county executive order will take effect on Friday and will apply to everyone, whether they're vaccinated or not; violators could face a $1,000 fine.

Aug 9, 2021