Federal data show that CVS was responsible for nearly half of more than 180,000 wasted doses nationwide, while Walgreens was responsible for about one-fifth.
Members of PDX Commons, a Portland community for adults 55 and older, disagreed about what to do about unvaccinated visitors -- allow them in or ban them?
Starting at the end of last year — and continuing into the spring — a growing number of insurers are quietly ending fee waivers for COVID treatment on some or all policies.
The health care system, which had intermittent problems getting enough COVID-19 vaccine, appears to be the only Oregon hospital group unable to schedule appointments in a timely manner.
Apr 21, 2021
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Dr. Robin Hauser (center), a pediatrician in Tampa, Florida, got COVID in February, seven weeks after receiving her second dose of vaccine. Daughter Molly and son Brady (right) live at home and also got COVID , while husband Brian and son Jacob (left) did not.\Carrie Wildes Photography
As more Americans are inoculated, a tiny but growing number are contending with the disturbing experience of getting COVID despite having had one shot or two.
Apr 19, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem.
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