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COVID-19 Claims Six More Oregonians

Health authorities in Oregon report 6 new COVID-19 deaths and 83 new cases.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed 6 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 44. Oregon Health Authority also reported 83 new cases, bringing the state total to 1,321.

A total of 25,627 tests have been administered in Oregon.

Will the Rally `Round the Flag Syndrome Affect the Presidential Election?

Trump received intelligence reports in January of the dangers of a likely COVID-19 pandemic -but he called such news a hoax, fake news, and a Democrat conspiracy.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The rally 'round the flag effect (or syndrome) is a concept used in political science and international relations to explain increased short-run popular support of the President of the United States during periods of international crisis or war.

Trump gets lots of media attention by holding daily rosy briefings containing misinformation and downright lies...

COVID-19 Claims Four More Lives in Oregon

Oregon reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths and 100 new COVID-19 cases

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 22 to 26, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Oregon Health Authority also reported 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 999.

Oregon`s COVID Death Toll Rises to 22

Non-medical masks can supplement but not replace Stay Home, Save Lives.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 22, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon’s 22nd COVID-19 death is a 71-year old man from Polk County, who tested positive on March 19 and died April 2 at Salem Hospital.

Should COVID-19 Treatment Involve Ventilators Being Reprogrammed Because of Damage to Lungs?

"COVID does not appear to be a pneumonia, instead resembles something similar to high altitude sickness. We are treating the wrong disease." -Dr. Sidell

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - I recently began following Dr. Sidell on Twitter and was struck by his first-hand accounts of treating patients with COVID-19 on the front lines at hospitals in New York.

This is in no way an endorsement of the protocols this young emergency department physician suggests -- it is more of an eye-opening challenge to question and determine for yourself if we need to rethink the treatment of COVID-19 before it is too late.

Oregonians Struggling to Pay for Housing due to COVID-19

The Executive Order bans evictions and prohibits late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregonians suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19 are not only worried about their health, they’re also navigating how to stay afloat. Oregon has programs available to support you during this crisis.

Last month, Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order halting residential evictions through June 19.

One More Oregonian Dies from COVID-19

There are 47 new COVID-19 cases in Oregon, totaling 736.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 19, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon’s nineteenth COVID-19 death is a 70-year old woman from Multnomah County who tested positive on March 27, 2020.

Oregon COVID Response Team to Ensure Delivery of PPE to all 36 Counties

All 36 counties and Oregon's 9 Tribes are expected to receive shipments by April 6th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The State of Oregon expects a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Once received, the personnel at the fully operational PPE Distribution Center in Wilsonville will begin processing and shipping those supplies to all 36 counties and 9 tribes in Oregon.

E-Liquids and Their Flavors: What Adults Need to Know

Nicotine is optional as many e-liquids do not contain any nicotine whatsoever.

(SALEM, Ore.) - E-Liquid is known by many different names such as e-juice, vape juice, vape liquid, etc. It is a flavored liquid, which may or may not contain nicotine.

Even with the nicotine, it does not harm as much as original cigarettes. This is because it does not contain deadly toxins. And because of the e-liquid flavors, vaping does not smell or taste bad.

Oregon Guardsmen Transport Supplies to Support Medical Response

The team will also set up a temporary structure(s) at the Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon National Guard, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is scheduled to provide and deliver 150 military cots along with blankets and hygiene packs to La Grande, Oregon, March 26.

The supplies were requested by Union County Emergency Management to support ongoing medical response in Oregon.