Reports submitted by Marion and Polk counties and the city of Salem showed most money went toward infrastructure projects, general government services and homeless shelters.
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FDA greenlights new COVID vaccine after a summer of rising numbers of cases
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a written statement that vaccination “continues[Read More…]
Covid infections spreading in Oregon
Nearly 15% of Oregonians tested for Covid in the last week were positive for the virus, a high rate for this time of year.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say
A federal fall vaccination campaign will also include the annual flu short and a newly-approved RSV vaccine.
Oregon lifts COVID-19 vaccine requirements, other health measures as federal emergency ends
The state is asking people with COVID-19 to wait until one day after their fever breaks to be around other people instead of self-isolating for five days.
New COVID surge expected as health officials urge vulnerable residents to get updated booster
An Oregon Health Authority official expects the virus to stick around, just like influenza.
Covid weekly report for April 14: Slight increase in local cases
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of a local resident with Covid.
Covid weekly report for April 7: Cases, hospitalizations sharply decrease
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports one newly identified death of a local resident with Covid.
Covid weekly report for March 31: Local cases continue decreasing
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Covid weekly report for March 10: Local cases increase
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
