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Fourth weekend of TRACE sampling in Corvallis will take place June 13-14

Oregon State University will conduct its fourth round of door-to-door sampling in Corvallis for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 on June 13-14, roughly one month after the easing of stay-at-home restrictions. The study, Team-based Rapid Assessment of Community-Level Coronavirus Epidemics, known as TRACE-COVID-19, began the weekend of April 25-26 and continued the subsequent two weekends. The […]

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TRACE sampling in Bend suggests one person in 1,000 infected with SARS-CoV-2

Results from two days of door-to-door sampling by Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades suggest that one person in 1,000 in the Bend community during the weekend of May 30-31 had the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “This level of prevalence is consistent with Bend residents being careful about social distancing, wearing masks and staying home […]

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Oregon’s emergency child care workforce remains diverse, but COVID worries persist

A report on Oregon’s emergency child care during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that the workforce matches the racial, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the non-emergency workforce. The report, produced by Oregon State University researchers and commissioned by the state’s Early Learning Division, examined the characteristics of the more than 2,000 child care providers who were approved […]

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OSU expert panel to discuss history, impact of COVID-19 on June 4

Nine Oregon State University faculty members will share their expertise on the history and far-reaching impact of COVID-19 during a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, June 4. The panelists will cover topics ranging from the origins of this particular virus and its transmission, to the broader societal impact of the pandemic and accompanying shutdowns. They will also […]

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Traditional health workers join OSU public health project

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Research group advocates prioritizing recess as schools look ahead to students’ return

Recess is a crucial time for kids to engage in physical activity, as well as practice their social and emotional regulation skills.