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Gov. Kate Brown Crafted a Plan to Keep Coronavirus Variants From Spreading. She Didn’t Stick to It.

An estimated 12% of cases in Oregon are from California variants that are estimated to be 20% more contagious than the original coronavirus, OHA says.

The President Has Compelled Oregon to Let Everyone Sign Up for a COVID-19 Vaccine in Two Weeks. Why Did We Wait?

Only two other states were waiting beyond April 19.

Saturday Market Has Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for Its 2021 Season

Practically no Portland institution has remained unscathed by the pandemic, and now Saturday Market has become the latest asking for the public’s help to secure its future as it prepares to resume operations. The nonprofit, which is the country’s largest continuously operating outdoor shopping emporium, just launched its first GoFundMe campaign with a $150,000 goal.

All of Oregon’s Frontline Workers Can Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5

Gov. Kate Brown accelerates the timeline, again. But not at the rate of other states.

State Projects 80% of Oregon Seniors Will Be Vaccinated by March 31 as Governor Accelerates Timetable for Shots

That rate of shots into arms will allow Gov. Kate Brown to move up the dates when other prioritized groups can get vaccinated.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are Still in Short Supply in Oregon. That May Change Over the Next Six Weeks.

Oregon Health Authority says it is prepared to distribute whatever the feds provide. Here’s how.

Portland Public Schools on Track to Open Elementary Schools to Hybrid Instruction for the Week After Spring Break

It’s not clear whether that will be Monday or another day, but Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero said the district “will be ready.”

Gov. Kate Brown Received Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on March 6

It was abrupt reversal for the governor who had pledged not to cut the line, which she said was aimed at addressing rumors and misinformation.

Gov. Kate Brown Orders All Oregon Schools Open by April 19

Brown’s orders set up a confrontation with the state’s teachers’ unions, which have long been among her most loyal supporters.

Governor: All Oregon Adults Could Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by July 1

The timeline depends on the state receiving its expected deluge of doses from the federal government.

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