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The University of Oregon's Lillis School of Business. | JOSHUA RAINEY PHOTOGRAPHY/SHUTTERSTOCK

University Of Oregon Requiring Proof Of Vaccination

Before the start of fall classes on Sept. 27, students must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Aug 13, 2021

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Pfizer CEO To Public: Just Trust Us On The Covid Booster

As pharmaceutical companies declare a need for boosters, scientists and doctors emphasize that there’s no proof yet.

Aug 13, 2021

Getting COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

As of July 31, only 23% of those who are pregnant had received at least one dose of vaccine against the coronavirus, according to CDC statistics.

Aug 12, 2021

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Multnomah County Reinstates Mask Mandate

The county executive order will take effect on Friday and will apply to everyone, whether they're vaccinated or not; violators could face a $1,000 fine.

Aug 9, 2021

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A COVID-19 VACCINE IS ADMINISTERED AT THE DESCHUTES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN BEND, JANUARY 2021./BRADLEY W. PARKS/OPB

Lessons From Oregon’s July COVID-19 Breakthrough Report

Few breakthrough cases led to death, and the unvaccinated are six times more likely to catch COVID-19.

Aug 9, 2021

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Four Portland-area hospital system are running the Oregon Convention Center site while Salem Health is in charge of the fairgrounds in Salem. | OHSU

Analysis: Don’t Want A Vaccine? Be Prepared To Pay More For Insurance.

The unvaccinated face a bigger threat of hospitalization if they get COVID, and if that happens, they're certain to have big health care bills despite insurance coverage.

Aug 4, 2021

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After about two months of hospitalization, Maria Nevarez, one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19 has finally been discharged, May 13, 2020. Staff lined the hallway to cheer for her as she left the hospital. | OHSU/KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF

Clackamas County Chair Tootie Smith Not Worried By Spike In Infections

She stands at odds with public health officials and health care professionals who are worried about the surge in cases caused by the delta variant.

Aug 4, 2021
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COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Surge As Officials Mull Responses 

The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,575 new cases and nine additional deaths on Tuesday, the highest count in months.

Aug 3, 2021
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Sunriver Family Reunion Leads To Breakthrough COVID Cases, Hospitalizations

Most of the 28 people who gathered in Sunriver were vaccinated, but COVID-19 cases broke out and some had to be hospitalized.

Aug 2, 2021

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Nomi Gil braces for her first vaccine shot./Angel Rosas/Pamplin Media Group

Multnomah County Offers $150 For COVID Vaccinations

In an effort to increase vaccination rates in Multnomah County, financial incentives are being offered to people who thus far have been resistant or unsure of how to access the shots.

Aug 2, 2021