Gov. Kate Brown says she and her husband tested positive after returning from a trip to Vietnam.

Step aside, BA.5. The new variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, appear to be among the most adept yet at evading immunity from previous infection and vaccination.

More than 200,000 Oregonians have likely experienced long COVID-19, causing significant health issues and financial pain. The condition’s economic toll is beginning to come into focus.

Health officials in Washington and Oregon said Thursday that a fall and winter COVID surge is likely for the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels.

State epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger said in a press conference that vaccine providers in Oregon could begin administering the boosters immediately.

Here we go again? The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S., too.

Public school employees in Oregon are required to show proof of vaccination or a valid exemption.

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID-19.

Early problems getting vaccinations to the state’s Latino population were largely overcome when the Oregon Health Authority began working with community organizations to improve access

They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.