Report: Oregon US Rep. Chavez-DeRemer being considered for labor secretary
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, may be in the running for labor secretary in the…
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Free Covid-19 tests will be available from the US government by the end of September
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US government plans to make more at-home Covid-19 tests available for free this month as the country…
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Covid-flu combination vaccine shows positive results in late-stage trial, Moderna says
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — There could be a combined Covid-19 and flu shot in our future, although it won’t be ready for this year’s…
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FDA vaccine advisers vote unanimously in favor of updated Covid-19 shot for fall
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Another new version of the Covid-19 vaccine will probably be coming this fall. The US Food and Drug…
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US government suspends funding for virus research group at center of Covid-19 origin controversy
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday suspended funding to EcoHealth Alliance, a virus…
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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — AstraZeneca is withdrawing its highly successful coronavirus vaccine, citing the availability of a plethora…
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OHA study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccine and cardiac deaths among young people
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — COVID-19 vaccination is not linked to death from cardiac causes among previously healthy young people, according to an…
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CDC recommends seniors get another Covid-19 shot
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — People age 65 and older should get an additional dose of the current Covid-19 vaccine, the US Centers for…
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With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — As people across the country prepare for holiday celebrations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is…
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FDA advisers recommend that Covid-19 boosters for fall should drop original strain
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A panel of outside advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday that Covid-19 vaccines should be…
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Oregon Health Authority lifts COVID-19 response measures as federal emergency ends
In alignment with the federal COVID-19 public health emergency ending Thursday, state health officials announced Wednesday the lifting of…
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WHO says Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard and Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said…
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Covid-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in 2022, CDC data shows
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States in 2022, according to provisional data from the US…
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11 former St. Charles employees sue hospital system for $2.5 million over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Eleven former St. Charles Health System employees are suing the organization for more than $2.5 million, claiming the hospital system violated their…
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DHS to lift Covid vaccine requirement for non-US travelers
By Ross Levitt and Pete Muntean, CNN One of the last remaining Covid-related travel restrictions in the United States is about to go away. Non-US…
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Oregon’s COVID-19 outlook is good as cases, deaths, hospitalizations still falling; OHA ends monthly briefings
As COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue their declines in Oregon and across the country, state health officials remain hopeful that…
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CDC signs off on additional Covid-19 booster doses for certain people
By Katherine Dillinger and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations on the Covid-19 vaccines…
Continue Reading New White House plan aims to provide uninsured with free Covid-19 vaccines
By Tami Luhby, CNN The Biden administration unveiled Tuesday a $1.1 billion program aimed at providing Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to the…
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Central Oregon medical providers, patients react to end of OHA’s mask requirement in health care settings
As of Monday, you no longer hade to wear a mask when you visit the doctor, dentist, or any other Oregon health care provider, in most situations.…
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Oregon announces plans to end remote state workers’ reimbursement for commuting to their offices
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services announced Monday its plan to end reimbursement standards for remote work that were established…
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