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The FDA now requires opioid prescriptions to include information on naloxone, an overdose reversal drug, to ensure patients at risk are informed. Naloxone is available in various forms and can reverse overdoses quickly. Meanwhile, Oregon has expanded its face mask mandate to include children aged 5 and older and reduced indoor venue capacities to curb COVID-19 spread. Governor Kate Brown emphasizes the necessity of these measures as the state reports over 15,000 coronavirus cases.

Why does the FDA want to ensure that information about naloxone reaches patients at higher risk of overdose?

What are the new mask requirements in Oregon for individuals aged 5 and older?