Coronavirus Archives

Wash. Gov. Inslee expands school closures statewide; virus deaths reach 36

March 13, 2020 2:24 pm The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee expanded school closures and prohibited large gatherings to the entire state Friday in an effort to slow the spread…

President Trump holds news conference on COVID-19

March 13, 2020 12:00 pm NBC News

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C.O Sportsmen’s Show among many event cancellations due to COVID-19 outbreak

March 12, 2020 11:02 am Jordan Williams, Jordan Williams

We are providing a running list of event cancellations, other information from Central Oregon nonprofits and other organizations.…

Seven Peaks School sets closure before governor’s order

March 13, 2020 1:25 am KTVZ News Team

Hours before Gov. Kate Brown directed a statewide school closure for over 2 weeks, Seven Peaks School in Bend it would be closing its doors for 3…

Bend-La Pine steps up spray disinfectant of school buses

March 13, 2020 1:23 am KTVZ News Sources

Bend-La Pine Schools showed NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday how they have been spraying disinfectant in school buses twice a day, to curb the threat of…

New Bend group offers help to those in need amid coronavirus challenges

March 12, 2020 6:20 pm Max Goldwasser

A new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called…

C.O. COVID-19 school info: Seven Peaks School shifts online; COCC as well

March 12, 2020 3:30 pm KTVZ News Sources

Seven Peaks School in Bend announced Thursday it has decided to close for the next three weeks amid COVID-19 concerns and conduct classes online…

Six more COVID-19 cases at Lebanon veterans’ home raise statewide total to 30

March 12, 2020 5:49 pm KTVZ News Sources

Six more residents of the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon, where two people were diagnosed Wednesday with COVID-19, have tested positive and are…

Pacific Power won’t disconnect non-paying customers during COVID-19 emergency

March 12, 2020 8:02 pm KTVZ News Sources

Pacific Power said Thursday it is temporarily suspending disconnections and late fees for non-payment for customers in Oregon, Washington and…

Bend Costco shoppers line up, stockpile after local COVID-19 case

March 12, 2020 6:53 pm Rhea Panela

The Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…

COVID-19 govt. news: Bend, Redmond senior centers closing, city of Bend, Legislature, more

March 12, 2020 2:29 pm KTVZ News Sources

The City of Bend is cancelling some meetings and open houses, effective today through April…

Gov. Brown outlines gatherings ban, other steps amid ‘unprecedented public health crisis’

March 11, 2020 10:27 pm Barney Lerten

Gov. Kate Brown Wednesday announced Wednesday night “urgent new rules” to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon, including a ban on large gatherings,…

Deschutes County reports first presumptive COVID-19 case

March 11, 2020 12:20 pm Jordan Williams

Oregon now has a total of 19 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since Feb. 28 after the Oregon Health Authority announced four new…

Updated CDC guidance: People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks, indoors and outdoors

May 13, 2021 11:37 am CNN

People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain…

Indoor dining to return, just in time for Mother’s Day; Bend restaurants adjust to quick change

May 5, 2021 11:50 am Noah Chast

Indoor dining returns Friday, but Mother’s Day is Sunday and restaurants are doing their best to prepare with short notice risk level…

Fainting after COVID-19 vaccinations a common occurrence, officials say

April 9, 2021 4:52 pm Noah Chast

More Central Oregonians are getting their vaccines, and more are fainting. But officials say it’s not uncommon, and there’s no cause for concern.…

Biden says 90% of adults will be vaccine-eligible in three weeks

March 29, 2021 1:34 pm CNN

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that 90% of adults will be eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine within the next three weeks, as well as have…