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Rich Pedroncelli/AP PhotoCalifornia lawmakers are looking for ways to make up for federal cuts to funds for research and vaccines. Some want to start a new state institution to fill the gap. -
Courtesy of Cynthia S. Goldsmith and Thomas Rowe/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSeasonal flu is causing a second peak of illness and hospitalizations in Oregon this month, in what may end up being the worst flu season in the past decade.
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Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency. -
A new coronavirus variant, first discovered in South Africa, has begun to spread around the globe. Vaccine producers say they're working to get ahead of the new strain. -
The World Health Organization deemed it a variant of concern, and the U.S. is banning travel from parts of Africa where it's spreading. Here's what scientists know and what they're trying to learn. -
The answer is no in many parts of California. Eighteen counties, mostly rural ones, have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than a year ago. -
Stock markets around the world tumbled on concerns about the new variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more. -
Students who have been exposed to COVID-19 will be able to take two tests over seven days to stay in school. -
鈥淭his decision, which takes effect immediately, reflects the overall progress we have seen on the COVID-19 front here in Oregon,鈥� Oregon Health Authority director Patrick Allen said in a statement. 鈥淎nd it is a testament to the perseverance of all Oregonians in faithfully adopting the public health interventions we know are effective in containing the spread of the disease.鈥� -
With COVID cases declining and the vaccine rate reaching 73%, many Oregonians are wondering when they can drop their face masks. Health experts say: not until early next year, if not longer. -
Nationwide, conservative lawmakers have come together to propose and pass bills aimed at nullifying federal vaccine mandates. Public health experts worry exemptions make the workforce vulnerable. -
The White House says no disruptions to government operations are expected from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which President Biden issued in September. Federal contractors have a January deadline. -
A panel of vaccine advisors voted unanimously to expand authorization of boosters for anyone 18 and older. Just hours later CDC director Rochelle Walensky endorsed the recommendation. -
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce later this week that it is authorizing boosters for people 18 or older, even if they aren't at risk for severe disease.
