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Oregonians Share Their COVID-19 Stories

A cross-section of Oregonians discussed what COVID-19 meant for them and their lives.

Jan 20, 2022

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Oregon ‘Herd Immunity’ Against COVID-19 Delta Variant Should Arrive In Late December, OHSU Forecasts

Because the variant now has fewer willing hosts in the state, another surge that would stretch hospitals to their limits probably isn’t in the cards.

Oct 19, 2021

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Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough To Face The Delta Variant?

When deciding which mask will provide adequate protection, the wearer must consider the context, experts say.

Sep 21, 2021

A TEAM FROM THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT ASANTE ROGUE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN MEDFORD PREPARES TO INTUBATE A CRASHING COVID-19 PATIENT./MICHAEL BLUMHARDT/ASANTE

Delta Cutting ‘Like a Buzzsaw’ Through Oregon-California Border Counties

Unlike earlier COVID-19 waves, doctors say patients are in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s and this wave is more severe than prior surges.

Aug 31, 2021

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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

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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

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Delta Variant Is Breaking Records And ‘Clobbering’ Oregon

Younger people are getting sicker, faster, as doctors and nurses watch.

Aug 6, 2021

Richmond Elementary in Southeast Portland required masks last fall. | ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

Oregon School District Officials 'Shocked' By Gov. Brown's Mask Mandate

Districts decry the loss of “local control” in health and safety decisions following the governor's order that schools require masks inside this fall.

Aug 3, 2021