Gov. Brown Defends Plan To Lift Mask Mandate
Although masks do provide some protection to the wearer, they are much better at preventing someone from spreading disease than they are at preventing someone from contracting it.
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Oregon Not Equipped To Meet Demand From Aspiring Nurses
The Oregon Employment Department expects the state to have 28,600 job openings for nurses over the next 10 years while only graduating 16,000 registered nurses.
A Lot Rides On How Oregonians, Businesses Handle Life After Masking
Experts says that if unvaccinated people now stop wearing masks or wearing them as much as they did before that the virus will spread.
Former Oregon Senate Aide Sues Legislature, Claims Discrimination
In a lawsuit filed Monday, Laura Hanson says she was discouraged from taking protected medical leave and punished when she did. Hanson’s case led to changes in how the Legislature handles some workplace complaints.
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.
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.
Oregon Signals Delay To Long-Sought Paid Family, Medical Leave Program
A bill introduced in the Oregon House would delay many facets of the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program by a year.
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.
COVID Case Cancels Oregon House Floor Session Again
The latest positive case of COVID-19 means the House will delay voting on bills until April 26, according to House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland.
Officials, Providers Team Up To Vaccinate Unhoused
In Multnomah County, homeless service providers are helping health officials identify and address barriers to vaccine access.
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