Oregon’s lower COVID-19 counts continue; winter weather delays vaccines
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,138, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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More doses, fewer ‘blind spots’: What states say they want from the federal government on vaccines
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout started as a trickle. But the pace has steadily picked up each week, more than tripling in the first month under the…
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C.O. prep football practice still no-contact due to coordination issues
High school football in February (finally) in Central Oregon. The fall season has already been pushed back several months, due to the pandemic, but…
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Knopp bill would bar, refund fines for COVID-19 violations if no outbreak results
State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, has introduced legislation to bar and rescind any fines or civil penalties for businesses that violate Gov. Kate…
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Play ball! Bend Elks hope to have over 300 fans in the stands for 2021 season
The Bend Elks, Corvallis Knights and Portland Pickles of the West Coast League, which calls itself “one of North America’s premier summer…
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Summit HS now reports 43 students with COVID-19; most have shown symptoms
The number of Summit High School students who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 43, most linked to a Feb. 6 party in Bend, and a…
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Goodwill spends millions to discard unsellable donations
Not everything donated to Goodwill can be sold in its stores. In 2020, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette spent over $3 million in…
Continue ReadingGovernors tell Biden in letter some vaccine efforts are creating confusion and inefficiency
A bipartisan group of governors expressed concern Monday at the Biden administration’s vaccine rollout, writing in a letter to the White House…
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Oregon again reports no new COVID-19 deaths; case count falls to 184 amid snow, ice
For a second straight day, there are no newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon and the state’s death toll remains at 2,137, the Oregon…
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Here’s why Covid-19 numbers keep gradually improving. (Hint: It’s not widespread vaccinations)
Kudos to all the Americans who’ve been responsible about mask wearing and social distancing. Health experts say your efforts are paying off.…
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COVID-19 special health insurance enrollment period begins, runs through May 15
Monday is the first day of a COVID-19 special enrollment period, which lasts until May 15. This special enrollment period will allow people…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases have declined sharply. These factors will determine how pandemic unfolds from here, group of experts says
A grim new forecast confirms what experts have been warning amid declining Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations: when it comes to the pandemic, the…
Continue ReadingOregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since Dec. 26
There were no new COVID-19 related deaths reported in Oregon for the first time since Dec. 26, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,137, the…
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Summit HS student COVID-19 cases rise to 24; no in-person classes through next week
The number of Summit High School students who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 24, mostly from exposures to those who attended a party…
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Oregon reports 43 more COVID-19 related deaths, 6 in C. Oregon; cases top 150K
There are 43 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, six in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,137, the Oregon Health Authority…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 38 more COVID-19 related deaths, including 3 in Deschutes Co.
There are 38 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,094, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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New rules as cold snap hits: Bend restaurants welcome return of indoor dining
With new snowfall comes new COVID-19 guidance from the Oregon Healthy Authority for Deschutes County restaurants, starting Friday.…
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Deschutes County to get 1,300 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines
Deschutes County says it’s getting 1,300 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines next week, but since that won’t cover all of the expanded over-75 population…
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As doses ramp up, Oregon proceeds with vaccinating seniors over 75 next week
Federal COVID-19 vaccine shipments continue to ramp up and Oregon will proceed as scheduled with lowering the eligible age from 80 to 75 on Monday,…
Continue ReadingIn new Covid-19 guidance, CDC recommends 5 key strategies to reopen schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for reopening schools, including “five key mitigation…
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