Oregon reports 455 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,208 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. … [Read more...] about Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 26: 455 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 32,288 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
Archives for February 2021
Oregon governor’s changing patchwork of COVID-19 rules creates ethical “lifeboat” issues on vaccine eligibility
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon vaccinates teachers before seniors. California punishes hospitals for vaccinating teachers. Washington vaccinates all seniors — and warns older Oregonians against trying to sneak north for an … [Read more...] about Oregon governor’s changing patchwork of COVID-19 rules creates ethical “lifeboat” issues on vaccine eligibility
$70,000 grant will help set up food pantries in Lincoln County schools
The Lincoln County School District has received a $70,000 grant from a foundation affiliated with the Safeway supermarket chain to create emergency food pantries at the district’s 13 schools. The grant is from the Nourishing Neighbors Safeway … [Read more...] about $70,000 grant will help set up food pantries in Lincoln County schools
Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 26: 336 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 30,594 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
New eligibility groups and FEMA support for vaccination announced Governor Kate Brown was joined by OHA Director Patrick Allen and Public Health Director Rachel Banks in today’s press conference on COVID-19 vaccination. The Governor announced plans … [Read more...] about Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 26: 336 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 30,594 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
Gov. Kate Brown and health officials say all Oregonians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by July 1
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Every adult in Oregon will be offered a vaccination against COVID-19 by July 1, with the two-shot vaccines reaching all adults who want it by August, Gov. Kate Brown said Friday. "Come summer, any … [Read more...] about Gov. Kate Brown and health officials say all Oregonians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by July 1