Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 124 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 197, along with 124 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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At least 6 Redmond businesses have closed due to COVID-19 impacts
“For lease” signs and empty storefronts apparently are more present in Redmond’s downtown than ever before.
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St. Charles distributes some PPE to area businesses in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – When St. Charles Health System put out an urgent call for personal protective equipment donations in March, communities throughout Central Oregon rallied. Where the health system wasn’t able to get critical supplies like N95 masks and nitrile gloves, dentist and veterinarian offices, and many other businesses stepped forward to help. Within a
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 171 more cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 195, along with 171 more cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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Washington issues statewide facial covering requirement
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings under a statewide public health order announced Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee in response to ongoing COVID-related health concerns. The order, issued by Secretary of Health John Wiesman, takes effect Friday. The order requires face coverings when people are
Continue Reading Oregon has 191 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths; new Umatilla County outbreak
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Monday and remains at 192, along with 191 new cases statewide and an outbreak at an Eastern Oregon potato processing facility, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths; 146 new cases push total past 7,000
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 192, along with nearly 150 more cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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OSU to use power of big data to help fight against COVID-19
Oregon State University said Monday it is helping the National Institutes of Health to harness the power of big data in the fight against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 190, along with 190 new cases, including 118 in the Portland area and 34 in Umatilla County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 178 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 189, along with 178 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
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Some state parks closed through summer; at others, state urges ‘Prepare + Care’
COVID-19 is still a reality in Oregon, and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking visitors to do their part to help protect themselves and the health of their fellow Oregonians.
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COVID-19 hot spot Yakima County exceeds hospital capacity
Hospitals in Yakima County — which has the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in Washington state — are beyond capacity with sick patients.
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More Oregon DMV offices reopening; Madras not among them
Oregon DMV said Friday it will accept appointments at another 16 field offices starting next week for services that must be done in-person. But some officers remain closed until further notice, including Madras and John Day.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 206 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 188, and there have been 206 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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Pendleton Round-Up canceled due to COVID-19
The Pendleton Round-Up has been canceled for the first time since World War II, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bend Parks & Rec outlines changes for summer Deschutes River floaters
Floating the Deschutes River though Bend is a popular summer tradition for many residents and visitors, and the COVID-19 pandemic will influence the experience for river users this year. The Bend Park and Recreation District on Friday announced changes related to river recreation for this summer.
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Gov. Brown, OHA issue new face coverings guidance ahead of 7-county mandate
Gov. Kate Brown issued updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority on Friday regarding the required use of face coverings in indoor public spaces for Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Hood River and Lincoln counties, effective next Wednesday.
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Is Indian Head Casino ‘thrilled’ to finally be open again? You can bet on it
The Indian Head Casino reopened its doors Thursday, with many new safety measures in place, three months to the day after it closed due to COVID-19.
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C.O. business offers disinfecting backpack sprayer to kill COVID-19 virus
There is a new product on the market for businesses interested in protecting their establishment from bacteria and viruses like COVID 19.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 148 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 187, along with 148 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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