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Oregon: Lawsuit Against Vaccine Requirement Is Based on ‘Internet Conspiracy Theories’ 

COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care and state employment is not coercion, state says in response to lawsuit filed in federal court.

Oct 18, 2021
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Health Care Workers, Others Sue Oregon In Federal Court To Halt Vaccine Mandate

A group of 42 people has sued Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Oct 13, 2021
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Outside Investigation Finds “Complete Disarray” At Oregon State Hospital 

Disability Rights Oregon urges Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon Health Authority to take swift action on understaffing, other woes at the Salem facility.

Sep 27, 2021
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Oregon Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations As Governor Re-Imposes Mask Mandate

Experts say the governor’s move is necessary to fight the rising tide of COVID-19 cases and avoid a shortage of hospital beds.

Aug 10, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown Will Reopen Oregon By June 30 Regardless of Goal

Vaccinations have slowed to a snail’s pace, creating uncertainty about when the state will reach 70% vaccination for adults.

Jun 25, 2021

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Oregon Children Ages 12-15 Can Get Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Thursday

But the expansion won’t alter the state’s decision to remove many social and business restrictions when 70% of the overall population 16 and older has been vaccinated.

May 12, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown Lifts Extreme COVID-19 Restrictions In 15 Counties

With the pace of the increase in statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations slowing a tad, the 15 counties will be able to return to indoor dining on Friday.

May 4, 2021
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Challenges Persist As Oregon Moves Vaccine Rollout To Final Stage

Everyone 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, but state says it still faces difficulties reaching some groups, including Latinos.

Apr 16, 2021
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Four Portland-area hospital system are running the Oregon Convention Center site while Salem Health is in charge of the fairgrounds in Salem. | OHSU

Oregon Again Advances Vaccination Timeline Ahead of Broad May 1 Expansion

Frontline workers and adults under 45 with chronic conditions will become eligible two weeks ahead of previous schedule.

Mar 26, 2021
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Only Two Oregon Counties Remain In COVID-19 Extreme Risk Category 

Gov. Kate Brown updates COVID-19 risk levels that put 28 counties in moderate or lower risk.

Mar 23, 2021
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