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Oregon kids return to school — and the festival of viruses begins

Health care providers say Oregonians have more options to minimize the consequences of an infection with one of the big three: COVID-19, RSV and influenza

Aug 31, 2023

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As Omicron Threatens To Overwhelm Oregon Hospitals, Officials Push Boosters

A projected surge from the omicron variant of COVID-19 represents “dire” news for Oregon hospitals, patients and health care workers.

Dec 17, 2021

Business Group Analysis Finds Oregon State Employees Contribute Less To Health Care Than In Neighboring States

Jan 28, 2019

PEOPLE GATHER ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER ON MAY 28, 2020./THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

Oregon Coronavirus Forecast Shows 'Alarming' Growth In Future Infections

A forecast says the state could see 910 new daily infections by mid-July, with only a fraction identified, and 82 hospital admissions a day.

Jun 29, 2020

Words of encouragement are added to an anonymous message on a display at the Youth Villages office in Lake Oswego, March 2, 2023. Youth Villages supports kids up to 18 with emotional or behavioral problems through their in-home Intercept program. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB