Two more Wash. deaths bring state’s COVID-19 toll to 42
SEATTLE (AP) — Public health officials in the Seattle area are reporting two more COVID-19 deaths, bring the total statewide to at least 42. Both…
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C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Weekend notices, event, program cancellations
Here’s a list of event or program cancellations or other local virus-related information shared this weekend with NewsChannel 21. Please send any…
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Helt urges lawmakers meet to refund ‘kicker’ taxes now, due to virus
State Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Saturday that lawmakers should move quickly to combat the economic hardships facing Oregon families and…
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C.O. shoppers react to empty store shelves
Some Central Oregonians have begun stockpiling certain household items that have left some store shelves empty. We talked to some shoppers Saturday…
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70-year-old Portland-area veteran is Oregon’s first COVID-19 death
A 70-year-old man in Multnomah County on Saturday became the first person to die from COVID-19 in Oregon, the state health authority announced, hours…
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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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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. churches alter services due to virus
Some Central Oregon churches canceling their worship services to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, while several are moving their services…
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Oregon senators issue numerous virus-related statements
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released at least seven coronavirus-related news releases on Friday. Rep. Greg Walden,…
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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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Bend’s Giving Plate gets community help after event postponed
Bend’s Giving Plate food bank planned a party to celebrate 10 years of helping the community – but now that it’s been postponed, the community is…
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Bend Park and Rec to close all public facilities for 2 weeks
At an emergency meeting Friday, the Bend Park and Recreation Board decided to close all district facilities to public use for two weeks, beginning at…
Continue Reading C.O. COVID-19 Friday notices: online church services, canceled events
We will provide community and government COVID-related announcements in a running list. To see the initial lists for Thursday, visit our coronavirus…
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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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C.O. schools provide meals, other info in wake of closure order
Central Oregon school districts and other educational programs are providing information to their students’ families and others in the wake of Gov.…
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State says: Oregon child care providers don’t have to close
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Following Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide school closure announcement in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Early…
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St. Charles bars visitors and volunteers, delays elective surgeries
To protect patients and caregivers and to preserve critical safety supplies, St. Charles Health System announced Friday it is “adopting significant…
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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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