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Anti-Vaccine Activists Peddle Theories That Covid Shots Are Deadly, Undermining Vaccination

Anti-vaccine groups are blaming patients’ coincidental medical problems on covid shots, even when it’s clear that age or underlying health conditions are to blame.

Jan 25, 2021

The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem is the oldest prison in Oregon and the only maximum security institution operated by the Oregon Department of Corrections./Ericka Cruz Guevarra/OPB

Oregon Inmates Sue To Gain Access To COVID-19 Vaccine

State health officials report that the largest active COVID-19 outbreaks in Oregon are in its prisons: More than 3,000 inmates have tested positive for the disease, while 38 have died.

Jan 23, 2021

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St. Charles Identifies Source Of COVID-19 Outbreak At Redmond Hospital

The cause was a patient who initially tested negative for COVID-19 and who had difficulty wearing a mask.

Jan 22, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown Mounts Defense Over Decision To Vaccinate Teachers Before Seniors

Governor sticks with COVID-19 vaccination schedule despite critics, including the group representing Oregon hospitals.

Jan 22, 2021
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Equity Committee Whittles Recommendations for Those Next Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine

With nearly 1.4 million people already in line, the Vaccine Advisory Committee recommended that BIPOC communities and people with underlying conditions -- totally 2.5 million people -- should follow seniors.

Jan 21, 2021

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