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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown visits the Oregon Convention Center site in May./Josh Andersen/OHSU

Under New Rules, Oregon Businesses Can Choose To Check Vaccination Cards Or Keep Mask Requirement

At the same time, the progress in vaccinations means that five counties qualify for the lower risk category and can increase business activities.

May 18, 2021
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Multnomah County missed the May 14 deadline for applying to ease COVID-19 restriction./Pamplin Media Group

Washington County Ahead Of Multnomah In Moving Towards Lower Risk Category

Multnomah County officials said they could not submit their plan in time to potentially qualify to move into the "lower risk" category this Friday.

May 17, 2021

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Oregon’s New Mask Rule Generates More Questions Than Answers

The state lifted mask requirements for fully vaccinated Oregonians but now they have to navigate that, and some might feel uncomfortable removing their face covering.

May 17, 2021

Latinos Are the Most Eager to Get Vaccinated, Survey Shows — But Face Obstacles

One-third of unvaccinated Hispanics say they want the shots, compared with 17% of Blacks and 16% of whites, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.

May 17, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown displaying a mask at a May 7, 2020 news conference. | SCREENGRAB VIA YOUTUBE/OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

Oregon Lifts Mask, Distancing Mandates For Fully Vaccinated People In 'Public Spaces'

The governor's decision follows new federal guidance released Thursday, but the state has not yet explained how it applies to retailers, restaurants and other similar businesses.

May 13, 2021

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

As Demand Slows, Oregon’s Mass Vaccination Sites Wind Down

A drop in demand increases pressure on public health officials to come up with new strategies to get people vaccinated.

May 10, 2021
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Oregon Pediatricians Plan Vaccination Campaigns

The FDA just approved the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, setting the stage for the potential vaccination of more than 150,000 more Oregonians.

May 10, 2021
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OHSU nurse practitioner Shelby Freed tests a patient for COVID. | BRADLEY W. PARKS/OPB

Oregon Could Shield Health Care Providers From COVID-Related Lawsuits

Senate Bill 780 would protect hospitals and others from being sued for “acts or omissions” made because of emergency rules set by the government.

May 10, 2021

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Multnomah County worked to vaccinate people of color and people experiencing homelessness. | MOTOYA NAKAMURA/MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Oregon Awash In Vaccines, With Sites Offering Walk-In Appointments

The seemingly sudden ease of scheduling clinic appointments comes as Oregon, like the rest of the nation, sees a sharp drop in doses given.

May 5, 2021

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Portland State Announces Vaccine Requirement For Fall

The university will require all in-person students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated starting this fall unless they have an approved exemption.

May 5, 2021