University of Oregon's COVID Support Program To Expand Statewide
The Oregon Public Health Corps will contact trace and support people in isolation, and is hoped to reinvigorate the public health system.
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At Oregon’s Salem Health, The Doctor Will See You Now — In The Hallway
The omicron variant is less severe, but Oregon’s health system is as fragile as ever.
Omicron Cases Appear To Flatten As Demand For Hospital Beds Grows
The state’s epidemiologist said Friday that the state will be filing permanent mask and vaccination rules in the next few weeks.
CDC Tells Pharmacies To Give 4th COVID Shots To Immunocompromised Patients
After eligible people were being turned away from pharmacies, the health agency reiterated its recommendation.
Pharmacies Turn Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th COVID Shot
Patients with weakened immune systems, who are at high risk from COVID-19, say pharmacies are turning them away when they seek additional vaccine doses recommended by federal health officials.
Oregon Health Authority Hears More Testimony Against Extending Mask Mandates
In two more hearings Monday, state officials heard criticism of a ‘permanent rule’ that they promise will be rescinded when pandemic conditions improve.
As Omicron Peak Nears, Hospitals Say Hundreds More Beds Should Be Vacant
Oregon hospitals urge lawmakers to refrain from new mandates, saying they’re nearing capacity because they can’t discharge patients like they normally do.
Households Can Sign Up For Free COVID-19 Tests
The Biden administration’s effort to distribute free COVID-19 tests nationwide was supposed to start Wednesday, but the government began taking orders on Tuesday.
Officials Struggle To Regulate Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites — And Warn Patients To Beware
Mobile COVID-19 testing tents and vans have sprouted on urban sidewalks and street curbs, sparking concerns about risks.
Oregonians Share Their COVID-19 Stories
A cross-section of Oregonians discussed what COVID-19 meant for them and their lives.
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