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Oregon Health & Science University staff collect samples of 600 people a day at two mobile testing sites in the Portland area. | OHSU

State Sets Record Number Of COVID-19 Cases

More than 450 new cases of COVID-19 were seen in Oregon on Friday, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began.

Sep 26, 2020

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An ambulance drives through Vancouver, Washington in August. | COURTESY OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER

Vancouver’s Hispanic, Asian Residents Receive Disparate Emergency Medical Care

A study that analyzed tens of thousands of 911 calls found that medics are less likely to assess the pain of Asians and Hispanics and give them vital care.

Aug 26, 2020

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A Portland bar./Lynne Terry/The Lund Report

Is Indoor Dining Safe? Oregon Doesn't Have The Data

Unlike those in other states and countries besieged by the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s indoor eating and drinking establishments don’t appear to be risky places to catch COVID-19.

Aug 10, 2020

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Medical volunteers help with COVID-19 testing. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Delayed Test Results Make Efforts To Contain COVID 'Unworkable' In Oregon

Test shortages, delays in processing and demand from other states are undermining Oregon's efforts to stem the virus.

Jul 22, 2020

More Than Half Of Oregon Coronavirus Deaths Linked To Group Housing

The Oregon Health Authority is tracking active outbreaks in at least 30 of what the state calls “congregate care facilities,” while outbreaks at another 38 of these locations have been resolved.

Jul 20, 2020

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Oregon Republicans Push To Reconsider Portland-Area Reopening Strategy

Jul 18, 2020

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MILAD B. FAKURIAN ON UNSPLASH

COVID-19 Cases Spike At Eastern Oregon Prison

Jul 15, 2020

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Medical volunteers help with COVID-19 testing. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon's Mask Rules Expanding To Crowded Outdoor Spaces As COVID Cases Spike

Jul 13, 2020

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An OHSU nurse conducts testing in Hillsboro. | OHSU

Multnomah County Enlists Refugee And Immigrant Groups In Race Against COVID-19

Trauma, economic inequality, inadequate translation and religious and cultural practices have contributed to the disproportionate spread of the virus among Somali, Congolese and Bhutanese refugees and Pacific Island populations.

Jul 1, 2020

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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Police, COVID And The Kitchen Sink: What To Expect From Oregon's Expansive Special Session

When lawmakers convene, they could take up dozens of bills on a wide range of topics. Social distancing requirements will likely slow the process as lawmakers worry the session will turn into an unwieldy beast.

Jun 22, 2020