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COVID-19 test requirement dropped for Paxlovid

Posted on February 9, 2023November 30, 2023 by Oregon Health Authority

It just got easier to get antiviral medication for COVID-19. Effective Feb. 1, people no longer have to test positive for COVID-19 in order to receive the oral antiviral medication Paxlovid. In removing the testing requirement, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledges the limited accuracy of COVID-19 tests, allowing health care providers to […]

Servicio gratuito de telesalud aumenta acceso a tratamientos de COVID-19

Posted on November 22, 2022March 4, 2024 by juliahakes

Este blog se actualiza periódicamente para reflejar los cambios en las pautas de tratamiento. Actualización, 3/1/2024 – La opción de entrega a domicilio para recetas obtenidas a través de Color Health está finalizando y el último día para recibir su receta mediante entrega a domicilio es el 8 de marzo. Después de eso, la única […]

Free telehealth service increases access to COVID-19 treatments

Posted on November 17, 2022March 1, 2024 by juliahakes

This blog is periodically updated to reflect changes in treatment guidelines. Available in Spanish Update, 3/1/24 – The home delivery option for prescriptions obtained through Color Health is ending, and the last day to receive your prescription though home delivery is March 8. After that, the only option will be pharmacy pickup. The telehealth program […]

Haga un plan: cómo prepararse en caso de dar positivo por COVID-19

Posted on July 13, 2022August 24, 2022 by Oregon Health Authority

Entre vacunas y refuerzos ampliamente disponibles, tratamientos antivirales efectivos e investigaciones en curso, estamos mejor equipados que nunca para prevenir casos graves de COVID-19. Incluso con este progreso, la transmisión del virus sigue siendo alta. “No creo que sea realista decirles a las personas que, con certeza, podrán evitar la exposición al virus”, dijo el […]

Make a plan: how to prepare in the event you test positive for COVID-19

Posted on July 12, 2022August 1, 2022 by juliahakes

Available in Spanish Between widely available vaccines and boosters, effective antiviral treatments and ongoing research, we are better equipped than ever to prevent severe cases of COVID-19. Even with this progress, transmission of the virus remains high. “I don’t think it’s realistic to tell people that they will, with certainty, be able to avoid exposure […]