Dec. 31 forecast: Omicron wave of infections begins now
December 31, 2021
Extremely contagious virus variant will severely strain Oregon hospital capacity.
Author: Erik Robinson
Dec. 23 forecast: Omicron variant will drive wave of infections in Oregon
December 23, 2021
New forecast underscores importance of vaccinations, booster shots, avoiding large gatherings.
Dec. 17 forecast: Omicron variant will eclipse delta surge
December 17, 2021
New projection emphasizes importance of boosters, especially for vulnerable people.
Breakthrough infections generate ‘super immunity’ to COVID-19, study suggests
December 16, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination provides a foundation of protection that’s enhanced by breakthrough infection; ‘the key is to get vaccinated.'
Massive cost, meager benefit
December 13, 2021
Evidence review reveals little, if any, clinical benefit to drug that costs Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars annually
Dec. 10 forecast: Oregon should expect wave of infections from omicron variant
December 10, 2021
OHSU underscores importance of vaccination and vaccine boosters to reduce spread of COVID-19.
Dec. 2 forecast: COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline in Oregon
December 02, 2021
Omicron variant could alter trajectory, depending on transmissibility, immune evasion.
Nov. 24 forecast projects continued decline in hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Oregon
November 24, 2021
Surge is unlikely, but holidays do present a risk of continuing elevated case levels.
Scientists key in on brain’s mechanism for singing, learning
November 19, 2021
OHSU collaboration discerns mechanism for the brain’s ability to learn fine motor skills.
Nov. 18 forecast: Oregon remains in a precarious position
November 18, 2021
Forecast reveals that COVID-19 hospitalizations will remain high well into the new year.
