Oregon Hopes To Step Up Vaccinations; Bringing in National Guard
Health care providers struggle to boost the current vaccination pace and soon the state could have more than 1 million doses from the federal government.
Patrick Allen
Oregonians Face Long Vaccine Wait As State Begins Work On Protocols
State wants to vaccinate 3 million residents, but so far federal government has promised Oregon only enough vaccine for about 100,000 people.
Health Authority Faces Hazy COVID-19 Outlook After Fires
When the wildfires hit, testing plummeted so officials don’t really know what the current COVID-19 trend is in Oregon.
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.
Oregon Health Authority ‘Made An Error’ In Reopening Data
The Oregon Health Authority undereported Multnomah County's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers to Gov. Kate Brown, but the plan to reopen the county will move forward regardless.
Oregon Epidemiologists Sought To Delay Brown's Reopening Plan
Public records reveal tension between political and health concerns at the highest levels of Oregon's government in late April, as reopening plans were finalized.
State Will Allow 31 Counties To Partially Reopen
Thirty-one Oregon counties in mostly rural areas will move into the first phase of reopening after the state shut down in March to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Announces Coronavirus Response Team As Epidemic Fears Grow
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Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced the creation of a coronavirus response team to coordinate the state’s preparations for a possible outbreak of the respiratory disease in Oregon.
Oregon State Hospital Seeks 16% Increase In Half-Billion-Dollar Budget To Meet Demand
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Oregon State Hospital is seeking another $81.6 million in state taxpayer dollars, much of it to deal with the state-run mental health facility’s struggle to admit patients in a timely manner.
Trillium Signs Hundreds Of Deals in Portland-area Medicaid Market
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Trillium Community Health Plan appears to be breaking down barriers in the Portland area.
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