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UK Coronavirus Variant Mutates Further In Oregon

Oregon researchers found a case of a rapidly spreading coronavirus variant that was first detected in Britain combined with a mutation that could be more resistant to vaccines.

Mar 6, 2021

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Dr. Paula Bednarek works at her computer in the Planned Parenthood Northeast Portland Health Center. | BROOKE HERBERT/THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

During Pandemic, Telemedicine Abortions Become Crucial Resource

Since 2016, Oregon women have had the option to end their early pregnancies at home with an abortion through TelAbortion, a telemedicine program that allows women to bypass in-person visits.

Feb 20, 2021

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Elderly Oregonians Upbeat About COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccinations

The federal government sent roughly 12,000 vaccine doses to more than 120 Costco, Health Mart, Safeway and Albertsons pharmacies in 27 of Oregon’s 36 counties last week as part of the initial phase of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

Feb 17, 2021

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Select Oregon Pharmacies Will Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments This week

The Oregon Health Authority said 133 pharmacies across the state will receive a combined 12,000 doses,with an average of 90 doses going to each participating pharmacy.

Feb 10, 2021

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Portland-area health systems have set up a mass vaccination clinic at the Oregon Convention Center.

Gov. Kate Brown Says Feds Will Up COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments To Oregon By 20%

Patrick Allen, director of the Oregon Health Authority, said that every senior, educator and person eligible in the 1a group who want a vaccine will be able to get a first dose by early April.

Feb 5, 2021

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Pharmacies In Costco, Albertsons, Health Mart Will Offer COVID-19 Vaccines

The pharmacies can start vaccinating Feb. 11 for those who qualify -- which will include people 80 and over but don't expect any one place to have a big stock.

Feb 3, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown has faced blistering criticism over the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. | ABIGAIL DOLLINS/SALEM STATESMAN JOURNAL

Oregon Stops Sharing COVID-19 Death Details

The Oregon Health Authority said it lacks the personnel to continue releasing details but the decision means it will be impossible to track the effect of the governor's decision to delay the vaccination of seniors.

Jan 27, 2021

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Most of Oregon At ‘Extreme Risk’ Of COVID-19 Spread, State Says, But Restrictions Ease Slightly

New guidelines, to go into effect Jan. 29 through Feb. 11, will allow gyms and theaters to open to a limited number customers in places, but the easing will not apply to indoor dining, which will remain banned in counties with the highest risk level.

Jan 26, 2021

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Equity Committee Whittles Recommendations for Those Next Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine

With nearly 1.4 million people already in line, the Vaccine Advisory Committee recommended that BIPOC communities and people with underlying conditions -- totally 2.5 million people -- should follow seniors.

Jan 21, 2021

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University of Portland Employee Infected With Highly Contagious Strain of Coronavirus

Fewer than 100 infections from the strain have been identified in the United States yet federal officials worry it could be the dominant form of the virus by March.

Jan 18, 2021