First Oregon case of COVID-19 variant likely not only one; Washington starts Phase 1B of vaccinations; Advocates fear child abuse has increased during pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. Oregon Health Authority has been notified today that a person in Oregon, identified as a Multnomah County resident, has tested positive with the variant COVID-19 virus strain originally detected in the United Kingdom. This is the first identification in Oregon of the United Kingdom variant strain, also called strain B.1.1.7 or SARS-CoV-2 VOC 202012/01. The individual has no known travel history. Health officials are still investigating the possible sources of infection. The strain has been detected in several states, including California. "The detection of the first case of this variant strain is a concern, and we have been monitoring movement of this strain," said Dean Sidelinger, M.D., health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA. "As we learn more about this case and the individual who tested positive for this strain, OHA continues to promote effective public health measures, including wearing masks, maintaining six feet of physical distance, stayi
Health officials say a person in Oregon has tested positive for the COVID-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom, marking the state's first known case.
Pamplin Media Group January 18 2021
School officials plan to begin testing students as they return to campus for in-person, online classes beginning Jan. 18.
A University of Portland staff member has been isolated after testing positive for the new United Kingdom variant of the novel coronavirus.
University officials said Saturday, Jan. 16, that the on-campus staff member was diagnosed with the new B.1.1.7 strain of COVID-19, which is more contagious than previous strains. The infected staff member has been in isolation for several days. Staff members and others who came into contact with the infected person have been in quarantine for nearly a week. Neither the infected staff member nor others in quarantine have developed COVID-19 symptoms.