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329 Oregonians Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 as Case Count Nears 1,200

Oregon Hospitals Say Their Revenue Is Plunging as They Cancel Elective Surgeries

Rural hospitals warn of “reductions in hours and salary, paid furloughs, transitioning to per diems and layoffs.”

Why Are Oregon Gun Shops Open?

They’re considered necessary during the statewide business shutdown.

Readers Respond: Eastern Oregon Is Complying With Stay-Home Order—and Stocking Up

“No wonder cowboys are cowboys. Throw that damn phone in the underwear drawer and don’t take it with them.”

Oregon Sends 140 Ventilators to New York

Andrew Cuomo thanks Kate Brown: “Rest assured that NY will repay the favor when Oregon needs it.”

Murmurs: Governor Doesn’t Have COVID-19

In other news: Idaho follows the Oregon Trail to vote-by-mail.

Gov. Kate Brown Has a Cough, but Tests Negative for COVID-19

“Out of an abundance of caution, the Governor’s personal physician arranged for a COVID-19 test yesterday afternoon,” says spokesman Charles Boyle. “That test came back negative.”

Portland-Area Nurses Are Wearing Swim Goggles to Protect Themselves From COVID-19

“For the first time in my life, I’ve considered whether or not I need to write a will.”

Ad Agency Wieden + Kennedy Has Teamed Up With Gov. Brown to Keep Oregonians at Home

On Saturday, Gov. Kate Brown’s office announced a collaboration with heavyweight Portland ad agency Wieden+Kennedy aimed at creating awareness about COVID-19—maybe you’ve heard of it?—and the importance of staying planted on your couch bingeing Tiger King in order to stop the disease from spreading.

Oregon Fire Marshal Temporarily Approves Self-Service Gas for the Entire State

The move comes a week after station owners sought a waiver from the long-standing law prohibiting that practice.

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