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La gobernadora Brown y los líderes del OHA hablan sobre la crisis hospitalaria y los requisitos de vacunación

Posted on August 20, 2021 by juliahakes

Ayer, en una conferencia de prensa la gobernadora Kate Brown anunció nuevos requisitos de vacunación para el personal de atención médica y personal en escuelas de kínder al grado 12 en Oregon. Esto es lo que necesita saber. Los hospitales están cerca de alcanzar su límite de capacidad Los requisitos de vacunación surgen durante un alarmante aumento en las hospitalizaciones. “Con más de 845 residentes de Oregon hospitalizados por el COVID-19 y 226 en unidades de cuidado intensivo […]

Governor Brown, OHA leadership discuss hospital crisis, vaccination requirements

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Today, Governor Kate Brown announced new vaccination requirements for Oregon health care and K–12 staff during a press conference. Here’s what you need to know. Hospitals close to reaching capacity The requirements come during an alarming increase in hospitalizations. “With over 845 Oregonians hospitalized for COVID-19 and 226 in ICUs, our hospital and ICU beds […]

Updates on the Delta variant

Posted on July 13, 2021December 10, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

There’s been talk in the news and online about the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant — what it is, where it has spread and whether it’s something to be concerned about. Here’s what you need to know. Delta variant defined The Delta variant is classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a “variant […]

What does reopening Oregon really mean?

Posted on July 8, 2021December 10, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Note: On July 27, 2021, in response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority recommended universal mask use in public indoor settings throughout the state to protect Oregonians from COVID-19. You can […]

Oregon reaches 70% statewide vaccination goal

Posted on July 2, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

On July 2, OHA announced that Oregon had officially reached the 70% statewide vaccination goal. “The 70% adult vaccination goal means we have a better chance to sustain a safe reopening,” said OHA Director Patrick Allen. “The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines continue to drive down new cases, hospitalizations and deaths in our state. Thank […]

Oregon reopens

Posted on June 30, 2021July 28, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Note: On July 27, 2021, in response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority recommended universal mask use in public indoor settings throughout the state to protect Oregonians from COVID-19. You can […]

Governor Brown, OHA leadership discuss reopening

Posted on June 25, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Governor Kate Brown was joined by OHA Director Patrick Allen and State Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger to discuss Oregon’s progress towards the statewide vaccination goal and imminent reopening. Here’s what you need to know. Oregon nearing 70% vaccination goal Governor Brown proudly announced that Oregon — after more than 15 months battling the pandemic — […]

Governor Brown, OHA leadership provide update on vaccination progress, reopening

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Governor Kate Brown was joined by OHA Director Patrick Allen and State Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger to discuss Oregon’s vaccination progress and to outline the details on the state’s future reopening plans. Here’s what you need to know. Oregon nearing statewide vaccination goal On May 11, Governor Brown announced that Oregon could all but terminate […]