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Oregon reports 37 school-based coronavirus cases, pushing state total above 100
Oregon reports 37 school-based coronavirus cases, pushing state total above 100
Oregon governor to announce 'new measures’ to slow coronavirus as state smashes daily record with 1,122 new cases, 4 deaths
Oregon governor to announce 'new measures’ to slow coronavirus as state smashes daily record with 1,122 new cases, 4 deaths
The old high, from Saturday, was 988.
Portland Public Schools staffer tests positive for coronavirus
Portland Public Schools staffer tests positive for coronavirus
Nearly 3,900 students have been attending in-person athletics practices in recent weeks.
Here’s how much 2021 Medicare Part B premium increase will eat into Social Security cost of living adjustment
Here’s how much 2021 Medicare Part B premium increase will eat into Social Security cost of living adjustment
Medicare also announced that the Part B deductible next year will be $203, an increase of $5. The deductible is the amount patients pay each year before their insurance kicks in.
Measles case confirmed in Washington, possible Sea-Tac Airport exposure
Measles case confirmed in Washington, possible Sea-Tac Airport exposure
“Most people in our area have immunity to the measles through vaccination, so the risk to the general public is low.”
Oregon hospitals curtail elective surgeries in anticipation of COVID surge
Oregon hospitals curtail elective surgeries in anticipation of COVID surge
Three major Portland-area health systems are cutting elective surgeries in order to preserve capacity for a new wave of COVID-19 patients.
U.S. hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations, surpasses 1 million new cases
U.S. hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations, surpasses 1 million new cases
The new coronavirus wave appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring and summer — and threatens to be worse.
Is that free flu shot really ‘free’?: Where to get a flu shot in Oregon
Is that free flu shot really ‘free’?: Where to get a flu shot in Oregon
There are many avenues to get a flu vaccine, but the message remains: Get one in 2020
What you can and cannot do during Multnomah County’s two-week pause to slow COVID-19
What you can and cannot do during Multnomah County’s two-week pause to slow COVID-19
The intent of the pause is to slow the community spread of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, which are spiking in Oregon.
Hospital leaders say Oregon is ‘at a crossroads’ as hospitalizations rise, capacity shrinks
Hospital leaders say Oregon is ‘at a crossroads’ as hospitalizations rise, capacity shrinks
Gov. Kate Brown and healthcare leaders from around the state sounded the alarm Tuesday about rising hospitalizations across Oregon.
Coronavirus in Oregon: 3 deaths, 771 new cases as officials sound alarm on hospitalizations
Coronavirus in Oregon: 3 deaths, 771 new cases as officials sound alarm on hospitalizations
The number of Oregonians hospitalized with COVID-19 has nearly doubled in two weeks.
Oregon’s school-based coronavirus tallies sometimes lag weeks behind outbreaks
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Oregon’s school-based coronavirus tallies sometimes lag weeks behind outbreaks
A positive case at a Douglas County high school made headlines when it caused a teacher shortage that canceled classes. But it was never included in a state report.
Oregon sex workers can apply for coronavirus relief grants
Oregon sex workers can apply for coronavirus relief grants
Nearly $600,000 in federal COVID-relief funds is available for Oregon strippers and sex workers of color who have seen a loss of income during the coronavirus pandemic.
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