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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

Analysis: Why We’ll Likely Never Know Whether a COVID Lab Leak Happened in China

China has great scientists, but they work for an authoritarian government where politics always comes first, making it dangerous to reveal something that makes China look bad.

Jun 29, 2021

Lawsuits Seek $37.5 Million From Tobacco Companies In Death Of 2 Oregonians

The estates of the two people, who both died in 2018, are suing Philip Morris USA, RJ Reynolds and others.

Jun 28, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

Oregon State Hospital Authorizes Up To $1.2 Million For Patient Care

The money is earmarked to pay for 30 members of the National Guard to serve meals and care for patients at its Salem campus this summer.

Jun 28, 2021

SHARON MCCUTCHEON ON UNSPLASH

COVID's Lingering Effects Can Put the Brakes on Elective Surgeries

As the number of people who have had COVID grows, medical experts are trying to determine when it’s safe for them to have elective surgery.

Jun 28, 2021

The Legislature is in session. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers Pass Bill To Put Undocumented Residents On Medicaid

The Oregon House passes House Bill 3352, to make people eligible for Medicaid regardless of their immigration status.

Jun 25, 2021
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