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Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.

The pharmaceutical industry has donated nearly $280,000 to state lawmakers and candidates in Oregon since the start of 2019, with five Republicans drawing the biggest sums.

The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.

Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.

Besides calling for face coverings in all public and private workplaces, the state advises against the use of face shields which do not provide airtight protection against droplets.