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KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OPB

CVS and Walgreens Have Wasted More Vaccine Doses Than Most States Combined

Federal data show that CVS was responsible for nearly half of more than 180,000 wasted doses nationwide, while Walgreens was responsible for about one-fifth.

May 3, 2021

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Variants Spread And Cases Rise In Oregon, Increasing Need For Vaccination

The Oregon Health Authority reported a fifth week of surging cases and a hospitalization rate of COVID-19 patients that has doubled.

Apr 29, 2021
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The PDX Commons Cohousing is located in Southeast Portland./Joanne Fox

COVID Forces Cohousing Communities to Examine Shared Values and Relationships

Members of PDX Commons, a Portland community for adults 55 and older, disagreed about what to do about unvaccinated visitors -- allow them in or ban them?

Apr 29, 2021

FRITZ LIEDTKE/OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

15 Counties Face Clampdown As COVID-19 Cases Surge

Gov. Kate Brown’s order on Tuesday comes as cases -- and hospitalizations -- continue to rise.

Apr 27, 2021

MUFID MAJNUN ON UNSPLASH

Time to Say Goodbye to Some Insurers’ Waivers for COVID Treatment Fees

Starting at the end of last year — and continuing into the spring — a growing number of insurers are quietly ending fee waivers for COVID treatment on some or all policies.

Apr 26, 2021

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Most Oregon Hospitals Didn’t Need 2020 Bailout: They Had The Stock Market

New financial filings show that many enjoyed handsome returns from their bond and stock portfolios.

Apr 19, 2021

Dr. Robin Hauser (center), a pediatrician in Tampa, Florida, got COVID in February, seven weeks after receiving her second dose of vaccine. Daughter Molly and son Brady (right) live at home and also got COVID , while husband Brian and son Jacob (left) did not.\Carrie Wildes Photography

The Shock and Reality of Catching COVID After Being Vaccinated

As more Americans are inoculated, a tiny but growing number are contending with the disturbing experience of getting COVID despite having had one shot or two.

Apr 19, 2021