May 11, 2021
Governor Kate Brown today announced vaccination targets to more fully reopen Oregon s economy, setting a 70% statewide goal to reach Oregonians 16 and older with a first dose to lift most Risk Level restrictions. Additionally, beginning on May 21, counties will have the option of moving to the Lower Risk level once 65% of county residents 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose, and counties have submitted a complete plan to close equity gaps in vaccination.
“Thanks to you, Oregon, it looks like we’ve crossed the tipping point of the fourth surge,” said Governor Brown. Our hospitalization rates have stabilized. Our infection rates are on a downward trajectory. And in the race between vaccines and variants, our efforts to vaccinate Oregonians are taking the lead.
Governor Sets Vaccination Targets To Reopen Economy
Governor Kate Brown announced vaccination targets to more fully reopen Oregon’s economy, setting a 70% statewide goal to reach Oregonians 16 and older with a first dose to lift most Risk Level restrictions. Additionally, beginning on May 21, counties will have the option of moving to the Lower Risk level once 65% of county residents 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose, and counties have submitted a complete plan to close equity gaps in vaccination.
“Thanks to you, Oregon, it looks like we’ve crossed the tipping point of the fourth surge,” said Governor Brown. “Our hospitalization rates have stabilized. Our infection rates are on a downward trajectory. And in the race between vaccines and variants, our efforts to vaccinate Oregonians are taking the lead.
May 11, 2021
Governor Kate Brown today announced vaccination targets to more fully reopen Oregon s economy, setting a 70% statewide goal to reach Oregonians 16 and older with a first dose to lift most Risk Level restrictions. Additionally, beginning on May 21, counties will have the option of moving to the Lower Risk level once 65% of county residents 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose, and counties have submitted a complete plan to close equity gaps in vaccination.
“Thanks to you, Oregon, it looks like we’ve crossed the tipping point of the fourth surge,” said Governor Brown. Our hospitalization rates have stabilized. Our infection rates are on a downward trajectory. And in the race between vaccines and variants, our efforts to vaccinate Oregonians are taking the lead.
Students file into Sabin Elementary School in Portland for in-person instruction on April 5, 2021.
As school case numbers continue to rise, state officials say transmission at school isn’t to blame. But with data lags and holes in testing, are we sure?
A little over a week ago, the Oregon Health Authority reported 245 schools with at least one recent COVID-19 case. This past week, the number rose to 329.
With about a month left in the school year, Oregon continues to deal with a COVID-19 surge, and school cases are a part of that.
Health officials say that increased community cases may lead to increased COVID-19 cases reported in schools, though they contend that does not necessarily mean transmission in schools.
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