Oregon State Hospital Reports First Positive COVID Test For Patient
State hospital spokeswoman Rebeka Gipson-King said the patient has been quarantined, as have the 19 other patients who live in the same unit.
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Oregon Hospital Halts Most Internal Coronavirus Tracking
The decision by Good Shepherd Health Care System in Umatilla County upsets employees who feel they are being kept in the dark.
Oregon Farmworkers Report Inconsistent COVID-19 Safety Practices
A study based on interviews with 200 workers found they lacked personal protective equipment, social distancing rules at work sites were lax and they had inconsistent access to COVID-19 tests.
Oregon’s Coronavirus Testing Guidance Now Weaker Than Trump Administration's
The state does not recommend that anyone exposed to COVID-19 get tested even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its policy to recommend testing.
How Are Fires, Smoke Affecting Coronavirus Spread In Oregon
The number of Oregonians tested for coronavirus during historic wildfires is likely to plummet to levels not seen since this spring, a senior public health adviser said Monday, with the long-term impact of wildfires on the pandemic unclear.
Oregon's Marijuana Sales Continue To Soar During Pandemic
In March, sales in Oregon rose 30% from the previous year to nearly $85 million, and they've been up ever since.
Beaverton Memory Care Facility Sees Outbreak Of 28 COVID-19 Cases
The Oregon Health Authority on Sunday evening said 12 of Murray Highland’s 20 residents were transferred this weekend to other facilities.
OSU Estimates 17% Of Hermiston Residents Infected With Coronavirus
Gov. Kate Brown pushed Umatilla County to stay-at-home status after learning of a study by Oregon State University.
Oregon Students May Not Return To Classrooms With Surge In infections
If Oregon sees 30 or more coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents over seven days, no public school students will be allowed to reenter classrooms, Gov. Kate Brown said.
Mask Opponents Sue To Invalidate Brown's Mask Requirement
A group that advocates for limited governmental powers has filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Kate Brown’s authority to require Oregonians to wear face coverings in public.
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