Portland nursing home with state’s deadliest virus outbreak sued
The daughter of a woman who died after contracting the coronavirus at a Portland long-term care facility has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit, claiming…
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Update: Jefferson County joins Deschutes, Crook in Phase 1 reopening Friday
A total of 28 Oregon counties, including Deschutes and Crook, have received state approval of Phase 1 business reopening plans, Gov. Kate Brown said…
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Oregon reports three more COVID-19 deaths, for total of 137; 67 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 137, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Deschutes, Crook counties among at least 18 approved for Phase 1 reopening Friday
Deschutes County announced Thursday morning that it’s been approved by Gov. Kate Brown to enter Phase 1 of reopening on Friday. Crook County also was…
Continue Reading Oregon reports four new COVID-19 deaths, first case of childhood disease linked to virus
The Oregon Health Authority reported four more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, raising the total to…
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Oregon Hospital Week message: It’s safe to return
“We’re safe, we’re open, we’re ready to take care of our…
Continue Reading No new Oregon COVID-19 deaths, but dozens of new cases reported
For the fourth time in just over a week, the Oregon Health Authority reported no new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, although once again there were…
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C.O. health officials offer face covering do’s, don’ts
Central Oregon public health departments are encouraging residents to wear cloth face coverings in public settings when physical distancing measures…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 58 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 130, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for third time in a week
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 127, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday — the third time…
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Oregon sees drop in child immunizations during COVID-19 pandemic
Results of a new survey of Oregon health care providers strongly suggest that immunizations in the state may have dropped dramatically due to the…
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OHA advises health care workers to stop using KN95 respirators
Following a federal decision to restrict the use of KN95-style respirators for medical use in the U.S., Oregon health and safety officials have…
Continue Reading 75 more Oregon COVID-19 cases; three more deaths, total of 124
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 124, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingState offers solution for Oregonians who lost health insurance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Job loss due to COVID-19 has also caused many Oregonians to lose their health insurance. The Oregon Health Insurance…
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AARP Oregon urges families to ask nursing homes COVID-19 questions
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AARP Oregon wants families with loved ones in nursing homes to consider asking more…
Continue Reading 70 new COVID-19 cases in Oregon; six more deaths, total of 121
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the death toll to 121, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading Not business (or life) as usual: Gov. Brown, health officials spell out reopening details
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials tried to sound an upbeat tone Thursday as they spelled out a measured plan to start reopening businesses…
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SE Washington county retracts claim of ‘coronavirus parties’
Officials in a county in southeastern Washington state are retracting their claim that some people in held parties in which they intentionally…
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OSU study: Benefits of higher doses of some drugs don’t justify costs, risks
An OSU researcher says trial data behind some drug recommendations show how larger doses may not be worth the extra costs for many…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 115, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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