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New data: Oregon receives improved marks for COVID-19 containment measures
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to rise nationally, OSPIRG released its new Weekly Trends & Risk Assessment Report, showing Oregon is making progress towards containing COVID-19, but the virus is still spreading widely enough to merit caution.This is the third week OSPIRG has provided a snapshot of Oregon’s coronavirus efforts. Last week, Oregon received a “trending poorly” grade.
Proprietary medical device repair harms hospitals, could threaten patients, during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is putting incredible stress on the U.S. medical system, including the equipment that is essential to diagnose and treat patients, such as ventilators. As that equipment is pressed into round-the-clock use, biomedical repair technicians face increasing pressure to maintain and repair all that equipment. However, in too many cases, manufacturers limit access to the essential tools and information these repair experts need. A new report by the OSPIRG Foundation, Hospital Repair Restrictions, details the challenges that medical professionals face as a result of device manufacturers setting up barriers to repair, and outlines steps to take to help hospitals.
Coalition calls for immediate action to protect Oregon’s most financially vulnerable amid pandemic
The Stop the Debt Trap Alliance, a coalition of organizations representing diverse constituents across Oregon delivered a letter to Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon legislative leadership urging them to take action to protect Oregonians from the economic impacts of COVID-19, especially those who are already economically vulnerable
Reopening Multnomah County is inconsistent with both Gov. Brown’s plan and CDC Guidance
OSPIRG supports Oregon mask-use order, consolidation of metro areas for reopening purposes, criticizes decision to reopen Multnomah County despite its failure to meet multiple state benchmarks.
Masking Up is Supported by Science – But Reopening Multnomah County is Not
Multnomah County was given approval to proceed to Phase I even though it is still failing several of Governor Brown’s requirements - a decision that is not supported by the data. However, mandatory face covering has been clearly demonstrated to reduce the spread of COVID-19 - a fact that may allow for a more rapid reopening.