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The COVID generation: Class of 2025 students on how the pandemic changed their school experience
It's been four years since March 2020, when COVID-19 shut down schools. Students in OPB’s Class of 2025 project were in the middle of 7th grade. Now, they’re high school juniors – just one year away from high school graduation.
Pacific Northwest martial artists reunite in Eugene as impacts of COVID-19 pandemic linger
After a four-year hiatus, the Pacific Martial Arts Conference took place on Jan. 20. During the pandemic, many martial arts schools couldn’t pay their rent and had to shut down permanently, according to the event’s founder.
Oregon graduation rate remains flat for COVID-impacted Class of 2023
Last spring’s graduates were just starting high school when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. Now, we’re seeing a glimpse into how the last few years have impacted them.
A new COVID variant, JN.1, becomes the dominant strain in Oregon
In Oregon, the variant reached a 58% share in mid-December, according to the most recently sequenced samples from the OHA. And state officials expect that those figures will continue rising.
Flu and COVID season arrives in Oregon
RSV cases have remained flat, but Oregon is seeing spikes in influenza and COVID-19 positivity rates.
A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it’s struggling to rebound
A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.
Health system gaps make it hard for some older Oregonians to get a COVID-19 booster
Boosters are free for most seniors on Medicare and available in doctor's offices and pharmacies. But this year, there are fewer options for people in assisted living and memory care who can’t easily leave their homes.
West Linn man pleads guilty to selling thousands of fake N95 masks during COVID-19 pandemic
A 70 year-old West Linn man pleaded guilty Monday to a single federal charge for importing and selling more than $2.5 million in fake N95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most went to vendors, many of whom sold them to health care providers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Many at Oregon’s nursing homes haven’t gotten the new COVID booster
The most current state data from October shows that at long-term care facilities, only 6% of staff and 11% of residents have gotten this year's COVID-19 booster.
Oregon researchers test wild animals for COVID-19 virus
Researchers with Oregon State University aim to test about 1,600 wild animals for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.