Portland to put homeless in public buildings, end evictions due to COVID-19
Authorities in Multnomah County announced Tuesday that they will be opening hundreds of new shelter beds in public buildings throughout Portland, to…
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Oregon reports 12 new COVID-19 cases; Deschutes County now at 6
Four more residents of the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon have tested positive for presumptive cases of COVID-19, the Oregon Department of…
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COVID-19 brings C.O. shortages: Blood donors, supplies, food and volunteers
The American Red Cross is facing a shortage in blood donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, both locally and…
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St. Charles erects triage tents, prepares for surge in COVID-19 patients
In response to the COVID-19 virus, St. Charles Health System said Monday it “is proactively taking a number of steps this week to protect its…
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Gov. Brown stops short for now at shutting down bars, restaurants
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Monday stopped short of ordering a shutdown of bars and restaurants, instead urging younger, healthier people to keep their…
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Mt Bachelor: Workers will be paid during closure; Mt. Hood resorts also close
Mt. Bachelor announced late Saturday that it will suspend all operations for the coming week “for the safety of our staff, our guests and our…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 cases, 1 in Deschutes County
The Oregon Health Authority on Sunday announced three new cases of the novel coronavirus, including one in Deschutes County and a staff member at a…
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Bend man talks of life under virus quarantine in Italy
Henry Mensing of Bend is one of millions of people living under quarantine in Italy due to the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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Deschutes Public Library locations to close for 2-plus weeks
All Deschutes Public Library locations will close for 2-plus weeks, starting Monday evening, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the library board decided…
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Wash. state coronavirus death toll hits 40
The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King County health officials reported three new fatalities…
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C.O. COVID-19 news: Govts. declare states of emergency, Jefferson-Crook delay trials
Deschutes County commissioners officially declared a state of emergency in the county at a special meeting Friday to discuss various aspects of the…
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Deschutes County reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, total of 3
Deschutes County said late Friday it has received notification that two adults in Deschutes County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the…
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Oregon prepares for fallout from coronavirus, school closures
Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that the state will help find child care for the children of front-line medical workers and first responders as schools…
Continue Reading Gov. Brown announces March 16-31 statewide K-12 school closure
In consideration of staffing challenges and health concerns due to the public health threat of coronavirus, Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday…
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Wash. Gov. Inslee expands school closures statewide; virus deaths reach 36
SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee expanded school closures and prohibited large gatherings to the entire state Friday in an effort to slow the spread…
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C.O Sportsmen’s Show among many event cancellations due to COVID-19 outbreak
We are providing a running list of event cancellations, other information from Central Oregon nonprofits and other organizations.…
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C.O. COVID-19 school info: Seven Peaks School shifts online; COCC as well
Seven Peaks School in Bend announced Thursday it has decided to close for the next three weeks amid COVID-19 concerns and conduct classes online…
Continue Reading Six more COVID-19 cases at Lebanon veterans’ home raise statewide total to 30
Six more residents of the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon, where two people were diagnosed Wednesday with COVID-19, have tested positive and are…
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Bend Costco shoppers line up, stockpile after local COVID-19 case
The Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…
Continue Reading Gov. Brown outlines gatherings ban, other steps amid ‘unprecedented public health crisis’
Gov. Kate Brown Wednesday announced Wednesday night “urgent new rules” to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon, including a ban on large gatherings,…
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