State Announces Nearly 170 'Breakthrough Cases," Including 3 Deaths
The state announced Thursday that Oregon that none of the cases involved a variant and that most of the people who were fully vaccinated experienced no symptoms.
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With 2 Million Doses Administered, Just 656 Discarded, Oregon Says
The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday reported 481 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths, as state officials released a tally of vaccine doses that have been discarded since inoculations began in December.
Officials, Providers Team Up To Vaccinate Unhoused
In Multnomah County, homeless service providers are helping health officials identify and address barriers to vaccine access.
Portland Area Website Freezes As Masses Try To Snag Vaccine Appointments
Appointments through Oregon Health & Science University for Portland International Airport's drive-through clinic were all taken within 30 minutes.
Opinion: Adding A Vaccination Metric To Quality Incentive Pool Could Boost Rates
The move could encourage more minorities on the Oregon Health Plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson Manufacturing Error Will Likely Affect Oregon
The problem could strip 15 million doses from the national supply, jeopardizing Oregon's promise to vaccinate every resident 16 and older before summer.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Drops Among All Americans, New Survey Shows
A new poll shows Americans are growing more enthusiastic about being vaccinated, with the biggest change among Black Americans.
COVID-19 Outbreak Ends, Vaccines Offered At Coffee Creek Prison
So far, 72% of the inmates at the women's prison in Wilsonville have been vaccinated, barely enough to provide herd immunity on vaccinations alone.
The Case for Donating US COVID Vaccines Overseas
“We need to take care of the problem everywhere to be able to take care of it anywhere,” says Dr. Mark Feinberg, president and CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.
COVID-19 Infection At State Capitol Shuts Down House Floor Sessions
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Meanwhile, a committee hears from county commissioners who lament the complexity and confusion in the vaccination rollout and public messaging.
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