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Gov. Kate Brown. | JAIME VALDEZ/PORTLAND TRIBUNE

Oregon Faces A Moment Of Reckoning With COVID-19

Gov. Kate Brown announces new restrictions to curb a worrying spike in cases that has put Oregon in a “dangerous” situation.

Nov 13, 2020

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Oregon Hospitals Brace For Surging COVID-19 Caseloads

Hospitals still have enough capacity to treat patients, but the rising number of cases prompt officials to carefully monitor the availability of beds.

Nov 9, 2020
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An Oregon Health Authority streamed announcement of the latest COVID-19 toll on Facebook drew widespread ridicule.

Oregon Health Authority Makes Change After Ridicule Over COVID-19 Clown Video

The video, streamed live on Facebook, showed a sad-faced clown announcing the days pandemic case count and death toll.

Nov 3, 2020
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Special Report: A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Coming, But Keep Your Masks On

Oregon health officials predict they’ll be ready when a vaccine arrives, and federal authorities promise one by early next year. But no one knows how effective or safe it will be and who will get it.

Oct 29, 2020
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Multnomah County Back On Oregon's Coronavirus Watch List

The county responded by saying it is “frustrated" with the move and that the recent spike in cases was part of a national trend.

Oct 24, 2020

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As Cases Surge, Oregon Expands Face Covering Requirements

Besides calling for face coverings in all public and private workplaces, the state advises against the use of face shields which do not provide airtight protection against droplets.

Oct 19, 2020

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Oregon’s Medicaid Ranks Rise Past 1.2 Million

The state expects to have enough money to pay for the added members through March 31, thanks to emergency funding from the federal government.

Oct 19, 2020
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State Braces For Trouble As COVID-19 'On The March Again'

In the past two weeks, cases have risen more than 24% in Oregon, a development that marks a "stark reversal" of gains the state had made previously on tamping down the virus spread.

Oct 19, 2020

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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital Reports First Positive COVID Test For Patient

State hospital spokeswoman Rebeka Gipson-King said the patient has been quarantined, as have the 19 other patients who live in the same unit.

Oct 15, 2020

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Nurses at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Will Ceiling On Growth Of Health Care Costs Hurt Care?

A panel that's developing a plan to curb runaway health care costs in Oregon discussed ways to ensure that quality of care won't be compromised and health disparities are reduced.

Oct 12, 2020
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