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Oregon’s hospitalization peak for this latest surge passed on Sept. 1. But hospital cases are likely to see a gradual decline over the next two or three months rather than a fast drop.

Oregon’s COVID-19 hospitalizations could peak over the course of next week — and possibly, begin to decline, according to a new model out of Oregon Health and Sciences University. But that will only happen if Oregonians continue to wear masks and take precautions.

Top officials with the four major health systems in the Portland metro area issued a fresh warning on Wednesday about the surge of COVID-19 resources that is straining resources statewide, burning out health workers and sickening unvaccinated people.

A day after the contract was ratified, the union and the hospital put out very different messages.

A union of Bend hospital workers returned to work Monday, 11 days after walking out to protest wages and working conditions at St. Charles Medical Center.

A union including St. Charles' respiratory therapists said workers may walk out as a result of a labor contract dispute.

The Oregon State Hospital said in court documents Friday that six more patients and three staff have now tested positive for COVID-19.

Health care workers are facing incredible stress as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and they work long shifts while trying to save coronavirus patients without getting sick themselves.

More than 400 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Oregon, the most since the pandemic began.

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland is warning patients that one of their employees has tuberculosis.