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The Delta variant strikes Oregon
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33 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2021
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Description
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon has been one of the best performing states. We had some of the lowest infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths per capita in the nation.
But now the Delta variant is surging here, infection rates and hospitalizations are a big concern. Mask mandates are back. How did we get here?
On the latest episode of Beat Check, reporters Aimee Green and Ted Sickinger talk about where things stand in Oregon today and why things may get worse before they get better. We talked about who is getting infected, why vaccination incentives haven’t worked, the looming school year and much more.
Related reading:
‘Grim news’ of soaring COVID-19 hospitalizations prompts governor to send in Oregon National Guard
Oregon to resume statewide indoor mask mandate as COVID hospitalizations break records
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But now the Delta variant is surging here, infection rates and hospitalizations are a big concern. Mask mandates are back. How did we get here?
On the latest episode of Beat Check, reporters Aimee Green and Ted Sickinger talk about where things stand in Oregon today and why things may get worse before they get better. We talked about who is getting infected, why vaccination incentives haven’t worked, the looming school year and much more.
Related reading:
‘Grim news’ of soaring COVID-19 hospitalizations prompts governor to send in Oregon National Guard
Oregon to resume statewide indoor mask mandate as COVID hospitalizations break records
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Released:
Aug 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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