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‘We’re Definitely Into The Omicron Wave,’ Oregon Health Official Says

State officials imposed no new restrictions as cases grew earlier in the week, instead pressing for Oregonians to vaccinate or get boosters to stem the spread.

Jan 5, 2022

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KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RICHARD SMITH GREETS STUDENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BACK ON SEPT. 1, 2021./ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

Oregon Officials Warn Of ‘Rapid’ COVID-19 Transmission In School Activities

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority say schools should stop extracurricular activities or ensure use of masks, testing and other mitigating measures.

Jan 4, 2022

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3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Health Care Workers Brace For The Worst As Omicron Projections Change

Though an Oregon omicron forecast has improved, the impact on hospitals still could exceed the pandemic’s worst point.

Dec 28, 2021
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As Omicron Threatens To Overwhelm Oregon Hospitals, Officials Push Boosters

A projected surge from the omicron variant of COVID-19 represents “dire” news for Oregon hospitals, patients and health care workers.

Dec 17, 2021

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Staff in the intensive care unit at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland on Aug. 19, 2021. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

Omicron’s Arrival In Oregon Has Researchers Warning Of New COVID-19 Wave

Researchers at OHSU emphasize the importance of booster shots to fight the new variant.

Dec 16, 2021

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3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Omicron Variant Found In Oregon

While all three cases were found in fully vaccinated Oregonians, research suggests booster shots may be particularly important.

Dec 14, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority Director: ‘We Know Almost Nothing About Omicron’

Scientists know little about Omicron but they expect it to emerge in Oregon this week.

Dec 9, 2021

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Omicron Variant A Question Mark In OHSU COVID-19 Forecast

The projection points to a decline in virus cases and a drop in hospitalizations across the state.

Dec 7, 2021
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FIELD WORKERS WITH OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY'S TRACE COMMUNITY PROJECT PREPARE TO CONDUCT A COVID-19 SURVEY IN REDMOND, ORE., IN LATE JANUARY. RESULTS INDICATE ABOUT 32 OF EVERY 1,000 REDMOND RESIDENTS CARRIED THE CORONAVIRUS./SEAN NEALON/OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

How Cutting-Edge Genomics Is Helping Oregon Prepare For Omicron

Researchers at Oregon State University are analyzing wastewater for omicron, while a team at Oregon Health and Science University are searching for the virus in nasal swabs.

Dec 7, 2021

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OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHED AN IN-HOUSE COVID-19 TESTING LAB IN MARCH 2020, AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED IT. NOW OHSU IS LEADING THE SEARCH FOR VARIANTS OF CONCERN IN OREGON./OHSU

An Insider’s Look At The Hunt For Omicron In Oregon

A team at Oregon Health & Science University is looking for evidence of the new variant in the state.

Dec 2, 2021