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RURAL OREGON BY SHUTTERSTOCK

More Oregon Counties Deemed 'Extreme Risk' Of COVID-19 Spread

Jan 13, 2021

Providence Portland Closes Hospital Unity After COVID-19 Outbreak

The outbreak, infecting 49 staff members and patients, started Dec. 20 in a unit that treats patients who need ongoing, intense care for a stroke or brain injury, for example.

Jan 8, 2021

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A health care worker unpacks the Pfizer vaccine at Oregon Health & Science University. | OHSU

OHA Didn't Know That 42 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Wasted

Legacy and OHSU throw out dozens of coronavirus doses but Patrick Allen, director of the health authority, said his agency knew of no wasted vaccines.

Jan 6, 2021

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COVID-19 Outbreak At PeaceHealth In Vancouver Still Under Investigation

A top health official at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver said he doesn’t know how COVID-19 spread from one patient to another 29 people, including 18 additional patients.

Jan 5, 2021

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Christa Hines, 50 was infected with the novel coronavirus in April of 2020, and continues to struggle with symptoms 8 months later./Dave Killen/The Oregonian/OregonLive

‘I Just Can’t Keep Going’: Long Haulers Wonder When Or If They'll Recover

Perhaps thousands of Oregonians who've been infected by the novel coronavirus struggle with sometimes debilitating symptoms like the inability to walk far months later.

Dec 21, 2020

All Of Oregon Coast Now Classified As 'Extreme Risk'

The designation means that indoor dining is banned and certain indoor businesses, like gyms and theaters, must close and indoor religious services are capped at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is smaller.

Dec 16, 2020

First COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive In Oregon, Immunizations To Start Soon

It’s not immediately clear when the first vaccinations will begin, although a spokesperson for the Oregon Health Authority suggested it may be Wednesday.

Dec 14, 2020

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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital Grapples With COVID-19, Staff Shortages

Nearly 60 employees have become infected since the pandemic began, with 11 patients testing positive since October.

Dec 9, 2020

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A medical laboratory scientist in Seattle reviews samples of purified genetic material to detect COVID-19 cases. | DAN DELONG/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Coronavirus Likely Circulating In Oregon Last December, Study Shows

More than 570 blood samples collected by the American Red Cross in Oregon between Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, had antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus.

Dec 6, 2020

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Providence Portland Medical Center staff prep to work on COVID-19 patients. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence Shifts Beds, Postpones Surgeries

With 25% of his hospital beds taken up by COVID-19 patients, the hospital system is converting more beds for these patients and deferring surgeries to make room.

Dec 3, 2020