Oregon reports 27 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes’ 61st
There are 27 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,252, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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CDC director urges people to keep masking and distancing ‘regardless of what states decide’
The director of the US Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday said she hopes people will decide to individually “do the right thing” about distancing and wearing masks, even in states moving to eliminate restrictions against the CDC’s recommendations. “I think we at the CDC have been very clear that now is not the time
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Redmond Airport answers questions about Real ID, air travel amid pandemic
A Redmond Airport official reached out to NewsChannel 21 Wednesday with answers to some questions the public are asking about traveling, including information regarding the Real ID requirement, as well as what you need to do to fly amid the pandemic.
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University of Oregon plans mostly in-person classes this fall
Officials say the University of Oregon will return to predominately in-person instruction for the fall term.
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Oregon OSHA proposes new COVID-19 rules for employer-provided housing
Oregon OSHA is proposing to extend protective measures against COVID-19 for workers who rely on housing provided by employers, including as part of farming operations.
Continue ReadingSome Chicago children return to classroom for the first time in almost a year
Leigh Oquendo welcomed her kindergarteners on Monday as they filed into her Hawthorne Scholastic Academy classroom in Chicago, as any teacher would. What made this day special was that, for many of the children, it was the first time they had seen a teacher or fellow students in-person since the pandemic closed schools last March
Continue ReadingTexas governor lifts mask mandate, allows businesses to open at 100% capacity, despite health officials’ warnings
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he’s lifting the mask mandate in Texas, even as health officials warn not to ease safety restrictions. Abbott made the announcement during a Lubbock Chamber of Commerce event where he issued an executive order rescinding most of his earlier executive orders like the mask mandate. Also announced Tuesday, Abbott said
Continue ReadingOregon reports 13 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes’ 60th
There are 13 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including the 60th in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 2,225, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
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Biden now says US will have enough vaccine for every adult by the end of May
President Joe Biden said Tuesday the United States would have enough Covid-19 vaccine doses for every adult American by the end of May, dramatically accelerating his timeline but acknowledging the country must still be vigilant against the virus. He also announced he would direct states to prioritize teachers in their vaccination plans, reemphasizing a commitment
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Despite more frustration, Deschutes County vaccine appointments fill in an hour
Last week, it took about two hours to fill Deschutes County’s appointment slots for seniors to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, despite more frustrating technical issues for those trying to do so, it took half that time.
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Monthly reports released for COVID-19 cases at emergency child care facilities
Starting this month, the Early Learning Division will be publishing a monthly report detailing the Emergency Child Care facilities reporting a confirmed or presumptive positive COVID-19 case to the Office of Child Care.
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La Pine girl’s soccer team kicks off return of Central Oregon prep sports
High school sports are back in Central Oregon — and even with all the changes, everyone’s glad to be out there again.
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La Pine Senior Activity Center reopens with reduced capacity
The La Pine Senior Activities Center has reopened with 25% capacity. It’s recommended visitors reserve spots for open programs. The “drive-thru” lunch program continues as is.
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Wyden talks vaccines, tribal water bill with NewsChannel 21
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., told NewsChannel 21 on Monday he believes the federal government should take a more aggressive role to increase vaccine production. Also, Wyden and colleague Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to improve water quality for tribal communities in Oregon.
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Sportsmen’s Show will shift Deschutes County vaccine clinic to ‘pop-up’ locations
Next week’s Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond will replace the county’s mass vaccination clinic site for a week, but plans are in place to provide “pop-up” clinics around the county, so every dose shipped and in hand will be used, an official said Monday.
Continue ReadingOregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 197 cases; Johnson & Johnson vaccine due
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,212, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday, also confirming 34,000 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine are expected this week.
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Deschutes to open vaccine appointments Tuesday AM; systems buckle under strain
Deschutes County and St. Charles Health System said Monday they plan to open scheduling for vaccine appointments on Tuesday morning, but acknowledged their online and phone systems are already buckling under the strain.
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The US is getting a third coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how it’s different from the others
The United States is getting a third coronavirus vaccine — this one made by Johnson & Johnson. The US Food and Drug Administration has given the vaccine emergency use authorization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended it, and the federal government is scheduled to start distribution almost immediately. Two vaccines are already
Continue ReadingThere’s good Covid-19 news, including a third vaccine’s approval. But don’t ease up on safety measures, Fauci warns
It’s easy to get caught up in all the good news about the Covid-19 pandemic. Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously voted Sunday to recommend the distribution of a third vaccine for Americans 18 and older: the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. And for the first time since early
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Gov. Brown thanks Oregonians for efforts, year after first COVID-19 case
Gov. Kate Brown issued the following statement on Sunday, one year after the first positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in Oregon:
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