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Omicron makes up nearly 30% of COVID cases in Oregon

The Omicron variant of COVID is spreading in Oregon and gaining ground against the Delta variant, which has been the leading strain since August. The Oregon Health Authority reports the new variant made up 27% of cases on Dec. 19, the most recent data available, since appearing in early December. Centers for Disease Control and […]

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Omicron Incoming

The newest COVID variant is concerning many public health officials

A new COVID variant detected in South Africa is causing concern among Oregon Health officials. South African scientists announced a new variant, now called the Omicron variant, was spreading in their country last week and itโ€™s already been detected in 20 other countries.  Scientists are working to understand the novel variant, but itโ€™s currently unknown whether […]

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