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Corralling the Facts on Herd Immunity

Community or population immunity refers to the point at which enough people are sufficiently resistant to a disease that an infectious agent is unlikely to spread from person to person.

Sep 29, 2020

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Election Gift for Florida? Trump Poised to Approve Drug Imports From Canada

Though Florida and five other states -- not in the Northwest -- have passed laws allowing them to seek federal approval to buy drugs from Canada, observers say the proposal is aimed at Florida.

Sep 18, 2020

California Rx: State May Dive Into Generic Drug Market

The state's Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a measure that would direct the state’s top health agency to partner with one or more drug companies by January to make or distribute a broad range of generic or biosimilar drugs.

Sep 1, 2020

Rather Than Give Away Its COVID Vaccine, Oxford Makes a Deal With Drugmaker

Oxford University has signed an exclusive deal with AstraZeneca that gives the pharmaceutical giant sole rights with no guarantee of low prices.

Aug 25, 2020

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Firefighter managers held a virtual community meeting for the Bighorn Fire in June./Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

COVID Plans Put to Test as Firefighters Crowd Camps for Peak Wildfire Season

A study published this month concluded that COVID outbreaks “could be a serious threat to the firefighting mission” and urged vigilant social distancing and screening measures in the camps.

Aug 20, 2020

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Back to the Future: Trump’s History of Promising a Health Plan That Never Comes

Aug 13, 2020

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Bereaved Families Are ‘the Secondary Victims of COVID-19’

Aug 12, 2020

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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

Test Sites Quickly Attract Thousands for COVID-19 Vaccine Study

During the next two months, vaccine makers hope to recruit 60,000 Americans, including in Oregon, to roll up their sleeves to test two vaccines.

Aug 10, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci has led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for decades./National Institutes of Health

Fauci Unfazed as Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines

Aug 3, 2020

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Nurses at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

What Seniors Should Know Before Going Ahead With Elective Procedures

To feel comfortable, patients need to take stock of the precautions providers are taking. This is especially true for older adults, who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.

Jul 30, 2020