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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown visits the Oregon Convention Center site in May./Josh Andersen/OHSU

Under New Rules, Oregon Businesses Can Choose To Check Vaccination Cards Or Keep Mask Requirement

At the same time, the progress in vaccinations means that five counties qualify for the lower risk category and can increase business activities.

May 18, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown has faced blistering criticism over the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. | ABIGAIL DOLLINS/SALEM STATESMAN JOURNAL

Brown Again Urges Vaccination As State Clamps 'Extreme Risk' Restrictions On 15 Counties

The governor hopes a “solid majority” of Oregonians will be vaccinated by June, but she declines to put a number on that.

Apr 30, 2021

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Portland-area health systems have set up a mass vaccination site at the Oregon Convention Center/OHSU

Virus Thwarts Vaccine In Four 'Breakthrough' Cases As Oregon Ramps Up Vaccine Drive

In these cases, a person tests positive for COVID-19 at least two weeks after they received the second of the required two doses.

Feb 12, 2021
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Oregon Hopes To Have Big Vaccination Push In Early 2021

The state could have 70% of the population inoculated by late spring or summer, according to the Oregon Health Authority's chief epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger.

Dec 15, 2020

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Gov. Kate Brown | BRADLEY PARKS/OPB

Oregonians Face Long Vaccine Wait As State Begins Work On Protocols

State wants to vaccinate 3 million residents, but so far federal government has promised Oregon only enough vaccine for about 100,000 people.

Dec 11, 2020