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Multnomah County Audit Finds COVID-19 Overwhelmed Contact Tracing Capacity
Multnomah County Auditor Jennifer McGuirk today released the results of her office’s audit of the county Public Health Division’s contact...
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Covid study finds millions have long-term smell or taste problems
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White House bristles at notion Saudis purposely exposed Biden to COVID
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Schools install air quality meters to prevent spread of COVID
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Global AIDS fight at crossroads after setbacks during COVID
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