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Oregon Health Authority ‘Made An Error’ In Reopening Data

The Oregon Health Authority undereported Multnomah County's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers to Gov. Kate Brown, but the plan to reopen the county will move forward regardless.

Jun 18, 2020

Gov. Kate Brown. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Governor Reopens Multnomah County But Requires Masks For 7 Counties

Starting next Wednesday, residents will be required to wear masks in indoor public places in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties.

Jun 17, 2020

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Medicaid Ranks In Oregon Swell To Nearly 1.2 Million

Enrollment has grown by 70,000 in the taxpayer-funded insurance for low-income residents since March 8 when the state declared a state of emergency over the pandemic.

Jun 16, 2020
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OHSU Medical Students Say Police Target Volunteer, Take Supplies

One of the volunteer students was singled out and arrested while filming the police, the students said.

Jun 16, 2020

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Governor Calls June 24 Special Session For COVID-19, Police Reforms

Gov. Kate Brown said she expects to call a second special session later this summer to deal with state budget cuts.

Jun 16, 2020

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Masks Mostly Optional In Oregon Despite Federal Recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people to wear face coverings to prevent a spike of COVID-19.

Jun 12, 2020

Governor Orders One-Week Pause In Advancing Reopening Plans

Gov. Kate Brown said her decision is a cautionary “yellow light” to keep the state from moving forward too quickly in reopening.

Jun 12, 2020

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Multnomah County Presses Towards Reopening Despite Uptick In Cases

If the Oregon Health Authority gets the go-ahead, Multnomah County restaurants, bars, gyms and other public facilities could start reopening the following day.

Jun 11, 2020

Former state Rep. Rachel Prusak, D-Tualatin/West Linn introduced the bill launching a "bridge health plan" to help people making up to 200% of poverty level. Shown, she talks during a virtual Oregon Health Forum panel in 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT