Why Black Aging Matters, Too
Old. Chronically ill. Black.
People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country.
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Bordering Idaho, Difficult For Malheur County To Corral Virus
Malheur County and western Idaho are very much the same community, but the two areas have different COVID-19 strategies.
Fauci Says COVID Vaccine Trials Could End Early If Results Are Overwhelming
The nation's top infectious disease expert says If a monitoring board gave the green light, vaccine manufacturers would be obligated to end their trials early and make the shots available.
Influential Foster Youth Forum Calls For Sweeping Changes To Address Racism, Mental Health Issues
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Ideas from foster children themselves will play a "key role" in transforming the child welfare system, one official said.
COVID + Influenza: This Is a Good Year to Get a Flu Shot, Experts Advise
If enough of the population gets vaccinated — more than the 45% who did last flu season — it could help head off a nightmare scenario this winter of hospitals stuffed with flu or COVID-19 patients.
Oregon's Marijuana Sales Continue To Soar During Pandemic
In March, sales in Oregon rose 30% from the previous year to nearly $85 million, and they've been up ever since.
With Cases Slowing, Multnomah County Comes Off COVID-19 Watch List
“This is good news, but we have a ways to go yet to meet the school reopening metrics,” says Dr. Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County health officer.
Another COVID Mystery: Patients Survive Ventilator, But Linger in a Coma
Doctors studying this phenomenon are concerned that medical teams are not waiting long enough for these patients to wake up.
Vancouver’s Hispanic, Asian Residents Receive Disparate Emergency Medical Care
A study that analyzed tens of thousands of 911 calls found that medics are less likely to assess the pain of Asians and Hispanics and give them vital care.
Rather Than Give Away Its COVID Vaccine, Oxford Makes a Deal With Drugmaker
Oxford University has signed an exclusive deal with AstraZeneca that gives the pharmaceutical giant sole rights with no guarantee of low prices.
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