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COVID-19 vaccine preparation at a drive-thru vaccination clinic at Portland International Airport./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/ OPB

Live In A Wealthier ZIP Code? You're More Likely To Be Vaccinated

The Oregon Health Authority promised equity in vaccine distribution but people in wealthier ZIP codes are far more likely to have been vaccinated than in poorer areas.

Apr 19, 2021

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided mobile COVID-19 testing to reach the Latino community. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

Latino Advocates Call For Stepped Up Vaccinations

Latinos make up about 13% of the state’s population but only 6% have received at least a first dose, according to state data.

Apr 15, 2021
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South African Variant Turns Up In Oregon

Cases of the highly-infectious British variant are increasing but patients sickened by variants that first emerged in California outnumber all others.

Apr 15, 2021

Four Portland area hospital systems are running the mass vaccination site at the Oregon Convention Center. | OHSU

4 Things To Know About The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Health experts said regulators have to strike a balance between addressing small but serious risks while encouraging millions to get vaccinated.

Apr 14, 2021

Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon, Washington Halt Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clots

The decision follows a federal announcement that six cases of blood clots had emerged in women between 18 and 48 who received the vaccine.

Apr 13, 2021

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Some Rural Counties Battle Vaccine Hesitancy

As Oregon prepares to open the vaccine floodgates to everyone 16 and older April 19, health officials face a proportion of rural residents who don't want a jab.

Apr 11, 2021

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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.

Apr 8, 2021