Costa Rica mandated Covid-19 vaccines for children. But not everyone’s on board
By Rafael Romo, CNN’s Senior Latin American Affairs Editor It started as a heated discussion between a father and his son’s doctor. But…
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The nation’s top health official has been a background player for much of his tenure. He says that’s about to change.
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Stung by accusations that he’s been absent during a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Xavier Becerra —…
Continue ReadingCrowds of demonstrators join rallies across Canada as Covid-19 trucker protests spread
CNN, CTV NETWORK, CBC NEWS By Paula Newton, CNN From the western province of Alberta, moving east to Quebec City, and in cities and towns in between,…
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Researchers: COVID hospitalizations in Oregon are peaking
The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Oregon will peak this weekend near current levels and then steadily recede to pre-omicron levels by…
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Oregon reports 33 more COVID-19 related deaths, one from Deschutes County; 4,872 cases
There are 33 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, including a 30-year-old Deschutes County resident, raising the state’s death toll to…
Continue ReadingUS reports more than 900,000 total Covid-19 deaths
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As of Friday, more than 900,000 people in the United States have died of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic,…
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Deschutes County distributes $1.2 million in ARPA funds for Redmond shelter village, COVID-19 response
Deschutes County commissioners have approved additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments for projects that total $1.2 million, the county…
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St. Charles explains how large amount of PPE ended up disposed of at Knott Landfill
A viewer contacted NewsChannel 21 Thursday and shared photos of a large amount of St. Charles’ personal protective equipment, from masks to gowns and…
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Oregon reports 18 more COVID-19 related deaths, 5,417 more cases
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are 18 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 6,181, the Oregon Health…
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Oregon reports 39 more COVID-19 related deaths, one from Jefferson County; 5,143 new cases
There are 39 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, one from Jefferson County, raising the state’s death toll to 6,163, the Oregon…
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Fred Meyer provides access to free non-surgical N95 masks
Fred Meyer announced Wednesday it is serving as an access point to free non-surgical N95 masks as part of its partnership with the U.S. Department…
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OSU study finds high levels of depression, anxiety among disabled people during pandemic
A new study from Oregon State University confirms what many in the disabled community already know: People with disabilities have been experiencing…
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Latino Community Association offering free COVID-19, flu vaccination clinics
To meet the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Latino Community Association continues to host drop-in vaccination clinics in Bend, Redmond and Madras.…
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Oregon reports 24 more COVID-19 related deaths, 3 in Central Oregon; 5,179 new cases
There are 24 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 6,124, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Anti-mask mandate protest held near Redmond High School
Several days of anti-mask mandate protests continued Tuesday at a park near Redmond High…
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Oregon trims child care quarantine, isolation periods from 10 days to 5, if masks worn
The Oregon Department of Education’s Early Learning Division on Tuesday reduced its guidance for quarantine and isolation periods from 10 days to…
Continue ReadingWhen can children younger than 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19?
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Children younger than 5 in the United States could begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations this month or next if the US Food…
Continue ReadingPfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…
Continue ReadingOregon falls short of booster shot goal, but new cases drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials have fallen far short of a goal to get COVID-19 booster shots into the arms of an additional 1…
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Bend Armory vaccination clinic sees lower numbers than it can handle, for variety of reasons
A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place at the Bend Armory until Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but it has not seen the numbers it hoped…
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