Tag: Pandemic Response
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New COVID Variant FLiRT Emerges in Oregon
Portland, Oregon – Health authorities in Oregon are closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, named FLiRT, believed to be less responsive to the current COVID vaccine. FLiRT: The Emerging Variant FLiRT is derived from mutations of the KP.2 strain and has quickly gained prevalence, now accounting for approximately 28% of COVID cases…
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California’s Project Roomkey: Success Amid Data Challenges
California’s ambitious effort to shelter homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, known as Project Roomkey, has garnered mixed reviews. A recent report suggests the program was successful in providing temporary shelter and services, but it also highlights significant data gaps and challenges in achieving long-term housing solutions. A Transformative Initiative Project Roomkey, initiated by Gov.…
