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Central Oregonians go online as federal free COVID-19 at-home test site launches

January 18, 2022 6:31 pm KTVZ - News Team

The federal website https://www.covidtests.gov/ is up and running, and Central Oregonians are among those seeking the four free at-home COVID-19…

Oregon reports 10 more COVID-19 related deaths, 28,037 new cases over four-day holiday period

January 18, 2022 3:10 pm KTVZ news sources

There are 10 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,893, the Oregon Health Authority reported…

Website to order free Covid-19 tests is up and running

January 14, 2022 6:55 am CNN

CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Maegan Vazquez and Tami Luhby, CNN The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19…

Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival delayed to March 5, will require proof of vaccination

January 18, 2022 12:47 pm KTVZ news sources

The Oregon Brewers Guild announced Tuesday the return of the Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival, to be held on Saturday, March 5th at GoodLife…

Omicron might mark the end of Covid-19’s pandemic phase — unless a certain scenario happens, Fauci says

January 18, 2022 12:23 am CNN

CNN By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN It’s still too early to predict whether Omicron’s rapid spread will help push coronavirus from…

Portland school nurses ‘urgently concerned’ about health in buildings

January 17, 2022 7:45 pm The Associated Press

As COVID-19 cases surge in Oregon — forcing some of the state’s largest school districts to close last week, due to staffing shortages — a…

Virginia’s new GOP governor meets resistance from some school districts planning to keep mask requirements

January 17, 2022 4:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica and Eva McKend, CNN Newly inaugurated Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been in office for mere days, but the Republican is already…

Fourth vaccine dose boosts antibodies, researchers say, but likely not enough to prevent Omicron breakthrough infections

January 17, 2022 1:26 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Early data out of Israel suggests that a fourth dose of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccine can bring…

After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022

January 17, 2022 3:03 am CNN

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN Picture a not-too-distant future when you can book that summer trip to Italy or you don’t have to remember to take…

Canada approves Pfizer COVID drug

January 17, 2022 10:20 am Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s health regulator has approved a pill by Pfizer that treats the effects of COVID-19. Health Canada authorized Paxlovid…

Beijing shopper’s lone omicron case draws national attention

January 16, 2022 9:32 pm Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — A 26-year-old woman in China’s capital Beijing who contracted the omicron strain of COVID-19 has drawn national attention on…

Hawaii governor considering Covid boosters as part of state’s travel rules

January 16, 2022 8:18 pm CNN Newsource

By Lilit Marcus, CNN Hawaii may soon require travelers arriving from other US states and territories to have a Covid booster shot if they want to…

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Belgrade after deportation from Australia

January 16, 2022 4:11 am CNN

CNN By George Ramsay and John Sinnott, CNN Novak Djokovic has arrived back in Serbia’s capital Belgrade after his deportation from Australia…

Fact check: False claims that DC requires photo ID or proof of vaccination to buy milk or leave your home

January 16, 2022 10:24 am CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale Last week, some Republican lawmakers wrongly described Washington DC’s new proof-of-vaccination policy — incorrectly…

COVID deaths and cases are rising again at US nursing homes

January 16, 2022 5:18 am Associated Press

By MEG KINNARD and BRYAN GALLION Associated Press COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths…

5 things to know for January 18: Covid, Texas synagogue, voting rights, Ukraine, 5G

January 15, 2022 10:45 am CNN

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Millions of people are digging out from a massive winter storm that caused widespread power outages, road closures, and…

Bend-La Pine Schools strive to keep in-person classes, take steps to curb COVID-19 spread

January 14, 2022 8:43 pm KTVZ news sources

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook told parents Friday evening the district is doing “everything we can” to avoid a return to remote…

Jefferson County 509J schools join in spectator limits under state COVID-19 guidelines

January 14, 2022 8:31 pm KTVZ news sources

Jefferson County School District 509J has placed limits on spectators at athletic events and other extracurricular activities, starting next week,…

Oregon Wresting Classic tournament returns to Redmond, with Covid-19 guidelines

January 14, 2022 4:54 pm Noah Chast

Oregon’s largest wrestling tournament is underway in Redmond, with meets going on all…

OHA revises school COVID-19 contact tracing recommendations, trims reporting requirements

January 14, 2022 3:52 pm KTVZ news sources

The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it will release new COVID-19 contact tracing and notification recommendations for K-12 settings to lessen the…