Oregon reports 830 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths PORTLAND — There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,484 […]
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Oregon Health Authority gives OK to resume using J&J vaccine — with information on risks, benefits
OHA clears health care providers to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations with informed decision-making in patient languages Salem, Ore. — Oregon health care providers and pharmacies may resume administering the Johnson […]
Oregon’s governor and health officials say at least 12 counties likely heading back to extreme risk and business closures as COVID-19 spikes
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau A steep surge in COVID-19 cases will likely lead to the shutdown of indoor dining and other severe restrictions in at least 12 counties, […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, April 23: 1,020 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 49,104 vaccinations, 9 more deaths
Oregon reports 1,020 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,476, […]
Biden administration taps OSU scientist to become new NOAA administrator
Richard “Rick” Spinrad, an Oregon State University professor and former OSU vice president for research, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as administrator of the National Oceanic […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 22: 993 new cases, 7 in Lincoln County; 48,387 vaccinations, 1 new death
Oregon reports 993 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,467, […]
Lawmakers on Oregon House committee ponder linking firearms storage, narrower ban
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Legislation that combines proposed requirements for firearms locks and safe storage with a narrower ban on firearms in public buildings is gaining political momentum in […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 21: 989 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 39,882 vaccinations, 6 new deaths
Oregon reports 989 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND — There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,466, […]
Another COVID-19 case shuts down Oregon House for a third time Tuesday
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Another person infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus has prompted yet another shutdown of floor sessions of the Oregon House. The House on Tuesday canceled sessions […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 20: 580 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 26,051 vaccinations, one more death
Oregon reports 580 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at […]