Study shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells By Erik Robinson January 13, 2022 Laboratory research is a collaboration of researchers at OHSU, Oregon State University.
Jan. 6 COVID-19 forecast continues to project severe strain on Oregon hospitals By Erik Robinson January 06, 2022 With breakthrough infections spreading, vaccinated Oregonians can flatten the curve by masking, refraining from indoor gatherings.
Dec. 31 forecast: Omicron wave of infections begins now By Erik Robinson December 31, 2021 Extremely contagious virus variant will severely strain Oregon hospital capacity.
Dec. 23 forecast: Omicron variant will drive wave of infections in Oregon By Erik Robinson December 23, 2021 New forecast underscores importance of vaccinations, booster shots, avoiding large gatherings.
Dec. 17 forecast: Omicron variant will eclipse delta surge By Erik Robinson December 17, 2021 New projection emphasizes importance of boosters, especially for vulnerable people.
Breakthrough infections generate ‘super immunity’ to COVID-19, study suggests By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson 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 By Erik Robinson November 24, 2021 Surge is unlikely, but holidays do present a risk of continuing elevated case levels.