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State health officials are racing to win federal approval of Oregon Health Plan changes before Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, shown at the Oregon Convention Center vaccination site, leaves office. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

Gov. Brown Defends Plan To Lift Mask Mandate

Although masks do provide some protection to the wearer, they are much better at preventing someone from spreading disease than they are at preventing someone from contracting it.

Jun 14, 2021

Clackamas Is Next County To Enter Lower Risk Category

State officials still expect Oregon to reach a 70% vaccination rate for adults by the end of June.

Jun 11, 2021

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3 Oregon Counties Move To Lower Risk But Restrictions Tightened In Harney

Lane, Coos, and Wasco counties move to lower risk in Oregon’s COVID-19 framework but Harney County slips in its ranking.

Jun 8, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown. | SHUTTERSTOCK

A Full Reopening Of The State Nears, Says Governor

A plan to drop requirements for masks, social distancing and capacity limits hinges on vaccinating 127,000 more adults to reach a 70% vaccination rate.

Jun 4, 2021
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19 Oregon Counties Now In Lower Risk Category for COVID-19

Clatsop County to become the 19th county with the lower risk ranking, while Lane and Polk counties drop into moderate risk category.

Jun 1, 2021

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Jackson County Joins Chorus of Concerns Over Gov. Kate Brown’s Mask Rules

The rural southern Oregon county’s commissioners called new mask regulations “unfair” for local businesses and faith institutions.

May 26, 2021
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Five Oregon Counties, including Multnomah, Advance To Lower Risk Category 

The improved ranking will lift some public health restrictions as a reward for the counties vaccinating at least 65% of adult residents.

May 25, 2021

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The Moda Center in North Portland will open with sections for vaccinated people.

Oregon Health Authority To Allow ‘Vaccinated Sections’ In Businesses 

Gov. Kate Brown on Monday announced the forthcoming rule, which will apply to lower risk counties.

May 24, 2021

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Four Portland-area health care systems run the mass vaccination clinic at the Oregon Convention Center./OHSU

Brown’s Vaccine Rollout Left More Seniors Hospitalized Than Other States, New Data Show

As the vaccination of seniors lagged in Oregon, the state had relatively more cases of severe illness among the elderly than other states.

May 19, 2021
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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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