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Multnomah County Applies To Reopen While Still Seeking Contact Tracers

Jun 5, 2020

For Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair

Jun 4, 2020

Providence Enacts New Round Of Temporary Pay Cuts

Jun 4, 2020

Most Oregon Counties Could Enter Next Reopening Phase By Friday

Thirty-one Oregon counties are expected to move into the next phase of reopening, where they could stay for some time. Multnomah County hopes to enter Phase 1 a week from Friday.

Jun 3, 2020

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Hype Collides With Science As FDA Tries To Rein In ‘Wild West’ of COVID Blood Tests

Untold numbers of employers, employees and citizens are turning to a slew of sometimes pricey new COVID-19 blood tests. But serious questions about the accuracy and usefulness of some of them.

Jun 3, 2020

Open (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control

Jun 3, 2020

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Multnomah County Officials Back Protesters, Say Reopening Will Go Forward

Jun 2, 2020

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Health Professionals, Officials Worry About Another Threat: Wildfires

Health care professionals called on lawmakers to fund low-cost measures to protect residents.

Jun 1, 2020

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COURTESY OF TOWNSEND FARMS

Townsend Farms Owner Speaks On Clustered Coronavirus Cases

Jun 1, 2020

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JAKE CORNETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON

Advocate Blasts Oregon Health Authority Over Leadership During Pandemic

Disability Rights Oregon has been busy during the pandemic, with a steady stream of complaints from people about discrimination in health care.

Jun 1, 2020
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