Covid Surge in Oregon Shows U.S. Fight Against Pandemic Not Over Bloomberg 4/29/2021 Nic Querolo and Olga Kharif
(Bloomberg) A Covid-19 surge in Oregon is sweeping through a partially vaccinated population, with steep rises in case rates among the young an indication that the U.S. may struggle with distinct outbreaks for months to come.
The state reported 888 confirmed and presumed cases on Tuesday and a 6.5% test positivity rate, bringing the seven-day average to 832, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
Those levels are still below peaks reached this winter, but Governor Kate Brown has elevated more than a dozen counties to the most extreme risk category, effective Friday, shuttering indoor dining and warning of strain to the state’s hospitals.
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The Assumption Department of Athletics recently announced that Shrewsbury resident Dillon Zona was named to the roster of the 2021 Assumption Baseball team. The Greyhounds returned to action in late March.
Shrewsbury resident Maahin Rehman was recently named to the 2021 track and field team at Assumption University in Worcester.
Southborough resident Gabriella Lindhurst recently became a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, at Assumption University. Lindhurst, Class of 2023, was inducted into the honor society during a virtual ceremony held on April 8.
Shrewsbury resident Erin Considine was recently named as a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the International Honor Society for those who study English, at Assumption University in Worcester.
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WALLOWA COUNTY â FFA students from all over Oregon participated in the 88th Oregon FFA State Convention, held virtually March 18-21, from Oregon State University in Corvallis. This yearâs convention was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Chelcee Mansfield, FFA adviser at Joseph Charter School, said the chapter received a Superior Chapter Award, as well as a Gold National Chapter Award during the event. The chapterâs beginning parliamentary procedure team placed second, and Anabelle Russell placed fifth in advanced public speaking.
Joseph had five proficiency finalists who were state winners: Anabelle Russell in ag education, Jonah Staigle in agricultural mechanics fabrication, Josey Wearin in beef production placement, Brianna Micka in equine production entrepreneurship and Ian Goodrich in outdoor recreation. Maggie Zacharias placed second in equine production placement.