Wyden, Merkley join in legislation to give every American N95 masks
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and more than 50 Democratic colleagues in the Senate and House on…
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Wyden, colleagues urge administration to make OSHA health care worker protections permanent
As the rise of the Omicron variant continues to threaten the safety of our nation’s health care workforce, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined…
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Up to 1,200 Oregon National Guard deployed for hospital relief, 41 due in C. Oregon
With the surge of COVID-19 cases, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered an increase of National Guard service members for their second hospital relief…
Continue ReadingPfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill was hailed as a game-changer, but supplies are scarce
CNN, WRAL, KTUL By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing Covid-19 cases to spike, with an average of…
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OHA moving opt-in for investigating COVID-19 cases, launches new website, hotline
The Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday it is moving to an opt-in model for investigating COVID-19 cases, launching a new website and hotline as a…
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Oregon AG warns Oregonians to watch out for suspicious COVID-19 testing sites
With the growth of the highly contagious Omicron variant and the demand for Covid-19 tests rising throughout Oregon, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum…
Continue ReadingGOP lawmaker compares DC vaccine protocols to Nazi Germany
By Brian Rokus and Annie Grayer, CNN Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio is drawing condemnation from his House colleagues for his comparison of…
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Oregon reports 35 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 from C. Oregon; 8,040 new cases
There are 35 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, two from Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,814, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingBiden administration ‘actively exploring’ boosting supply of higher-quality N95, KN95 masks
By Betsy Klein, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not changed its guidance on mask usage, but the Biden administration is…
Continue ReadingFauci spars with GOP lawmakers during tense Omicron hearing
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at two Republican senators in a pair of tense exchanges Tuesday, accusing one of attacking him for…
Continue ReadingQuebec to impose a ‘significant’ fine on unvaccinated residents
By Paula Newton, CNN The Canadian province of Quebec announced Tuesday that residents who have refused a Covid-19 vaccine will soon have to pay a…
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Warm Springs tribal government, casino, K8 Academy close amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Rising COVID-19 case counts in Warm Springs have prompted a number of actions to curb the spread, from a week-long closure of the tribal government…
Continue ReadingOmicron may be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US
By MARIA CHENG and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain…
Continue ReadingBus driver shortage forces Vancouver schools to go remote
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A bus driver shortage caused by a surge of the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant is forcing the Vancouver,…
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OSU research shows hemp compounds can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells
Hemp compounds identified by Oregon State University research with a chemical screening technique invented at OSU show the ability to prevent the…
Continue ReadingOfficials across the US enact emergency procedures to help hospitals combat record-high Covid-19 numbers
CNN, WLS, WCBS By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Christina Maxouris, CNN The number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 across the US is the…
Continue ReadingChicago public school students will return to classroom Wednesday after teachers union suspends work action, mayor says
By Amir Vera, Brad Parks and Holly Yan, CNN Chicago teachers will be back in school Tuesday and students are scheduled to return to in-person…
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Growing demand for COVID-19 tests contributes to long wait times
As the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, some Central Oregon COVID-19 testing clinics are experiencing longer wait times.…
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Staffing challenges prompt Deschutes Brewery to limit its hours and menu
Deschutes Brewery says 30% of its downtown Bend brew pub staff have either tested positive for Covid-19, or have…
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Smaller crowds: Only 4 guests per player allowed at Bend-La Pine games, other events
The crowds for basketball games and all other extracurricular activities are going to look a little smaller for Bend-La Pine Schools, at least for…
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