As delta variant continues to spread through the US, Oregon’s governor has said that she would send up to 1,500 national guard troops to help hospital workers pushed to the brink by a surge of cases.

Oregon governor to send troops to help hospitals as COVID-19 cases soar

As the federal police backed off and the state police took charge, Portland experienced its first night in weeks without tear gas and violent clashes. The courthouse that has been the focal point of violence between protesters and tactical officers saw peaceful and less-intense protests without any tear gas and violent proceedings from the state police.

Portland observes peaceful protests and no arrests as feds withdraw

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Oregon governor to send troops to help hospitals as COVID-19 cases soar

Portland observes peaceful protests and no arrests as feds withdraw