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We cannot let that happen. I want to thank the health care providers\u2013\u2013including dentists, veterinarians, and others\u2013\u2013who have already preserved and donated their critical supplies.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 18, 2020 Portland, OR\u2014Governor Kate Brown today directed all Oregon hospitals, outpatient clinics, and health care providers, including veterinarians and dentists, to cease all non-emergency procedures, in order to preserve personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, gowns, and gloves, for health care workers treating COVID-19 patients. 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