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Q&A: OHSU Economist Shares How He Tackles The Uncertainty Of Omicron

Despite early fluctuations in omicron forecasts, Oregon’s top modeler, Peter Graven, says the models are getting “closer to the truth.”

Jan 6, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

COVID-19 Outbreak Strikes Oregon State Hospital 

The facility has halted admissions for at least a week after 61 people test positive.

Jan 6, 2022
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‘We’re Definitely Into The Omicron Wave,’ Oregon Health Official Says

State officials imposed no new restrictions as cases grew earlier in the week, instead pressing for Oregonians to vaccinate or get boosters to stem the spread.

Jan 5, 2022

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KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RICHARD SMITH GREETS STUDENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BACK ON SEPT. 1, 2021./ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

Oregon Officials Warn Of ‘Rapid’ COVID-19 Transmission In School Activities

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority say schools should stop extracurricular activities or ensure use of masks, testing and other mitigating measures.

Jan 4, 2022

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Laws Shield Hospitals From Families Who Believe Loved Ones Contracted COVID There

Lawmakers around the country have passed laws, issued emergency orders or activated emergency statutes that severely limited families’ ability to seek recourse for lapses in COVID-related care.

Jan 4, 2022

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Oregon Buys 6 Million At-home COVID Test Kits To Give Away Free

The Oregon Health Authority acts in anticipation of a surge in coronavirus cases tied to the omicron variant.

Jan 4, 2022

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Registered nurse Jennifer Arnold is among four charge nurses and 14 other nurses that staff the OHSU COVID-19 hotline. | OHSU

OHSU’s COVID Hotline Workers Help Save Lives

Nurses who answer the phones at the free service respond to hundreds of calls a day.

Dec 28, 2021

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3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Omicron Variant Found In Oregon

While all three cases were found in fully vaccinated Oregonians, research suggests booster shots may be particularly important.

Dec 14, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority Director: ‘We Know Almost Nothing About Omicron’

Scientists know little about Omicron but they expect it to emerge in Oregon this week.

Dec 9, 2021

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Health Experts Worry CDC’s COVID Vaccination Rates Appear Inflated

Experts say knowing with accuracy what proportion of the population has rolled up sleeves for a COVID shot is vital to public health efforts, but CDC data is questionable.

Dec 9, 2021