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
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.
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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
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