Health

Oregon governor extends emergency order as respiratory viruses rise among children and adults

By April Ehrlich (OPB) and Amelia Templeton (OPB)

Dec. 8, 2022 12:04 a.m. Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 2:03 a.m.

The order extends a previous declaration made in response to rising pediatric cases of respiratory viruses. Now adult cases are also straining hospital capacity.