Oregon ‘On A Troubling Trajectory,’ OHA Director Warns
As deaths set a new record, state health officials warn of case spikes and testing backlogs, urging residents to reduce indoor gatherings.
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Brown Announces New Restrictions Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
The rollback includes a new requirement for face coverings in gyms and for children aged 5 and older, and a limit on large indoor gatherings to 100 people compared with 250 right now.
Children’s Mental Health Program Swept Up In Looming Budget Cuts
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The Oregon Health Authority plans to delay a program that's projected to keep 300 children out of psychiatric residential treatment in its first year, saving the state money in the long term and keeping families together.
Oregon Expects 'Exponential Growth' In Coronavirus Cases, New Forecast Shows
Coronavirus infections have spiked since Oregon began reopening its economy on May 15, and new state modeling of infection rates and hospitalizations released Friday predicts the pandemic could spread dramatically by the end of July.
Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions
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Some state employees question the decision which is part of an overhaul by Steve Allen, who was hired as the agency's behavioral health director last year.
Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions
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The Oregon Health Authority started its plans to add new management positions last year.
Coastal Vacationers Beware: OSU Coronavirus Study Shows High Rate In Newport
"Anytime you find a prevalence of a virus like this at 3.4% of the population, that’s really concerning,” said Dr. Ben Dalziel, assistant professor in the College of Science at OSU and co-director of the project.
Special Session Finishes As Budget Showdown Looms
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Gov. Kate Brown -- and lawmakers -- hope that federal authorities will give Oregon money to help plug the budget hole before another special session later this summer.
Oregon Coronavirus Forecast Shows 'Alarming' Growth In Future Infections
A forecast says the state could see 910 new daily infections by mid-July, with only a fraction identified, and 82 hospital admissions a day.
Police, COVID And The Kitchen Sink: What To Expect From Oregon's Expansive Special Session
When lawmakers convene, they could take up dozens of bills on a wide range of topics. Social distancing requirements will likely slow the process as lawmakers worry the session will turn into an unwieldy beast.
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