Why this Covid-19 surge is ‘unprecedented in this pandemic’
CNN By Christina Maxouris and Holly Yan, CNN The US kicked off 2022 with a massive Covid-19 surge that some experts warn will be different than any…
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US shatters its average daily Covid-19 case record again. Experts describe coming weeks as a ‘tidal wave’ and ‘blizzard’
CNN, WJLA, WPLG, WSVN, WWNY, KGTV By Christina Maxouris, CNN A day after reporting its highest average daily Covid-19 case number, the US shattered…
Continue Reading FAA warns it may be forced to delay flights because of Covid
By Gregory Wallace, CNN Business The Federal Aviation Administration is warning more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel…
Continue Reading It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let…
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Oregon nurses union upset federal OSHA allowed COVID-19 safety rules to expire
News that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration failed to adopt a permanent standard to protect health care workers during…
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St. Charles officials concerned about rise in COVID-19 cases, possible impact on children
As Deschutes County tops the state for the rate per 100,000 of COVID-19 cases, a St. Charles official is very concerned about the potential impact on…
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2021 in review: Continued impacts of COVID-19 wide-ranging in Central Oregon
The battle against Covid-19 continues The year 2021 rang in great uncertainty as Covid-19’s wide-ranging impacts lingered. With 2022 approaching,…
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Oregon reports near-record 2,948 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths
The Oregon Health Authority reported a near-record 2,948 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, along with 15 new COVID-19 related…
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Oregon Health Authority orders 12 million at-home COVID-19 tests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has made its largest order yet of COVID-19 tests that will be offered to people around the state for free, so they…
Continue Reading Cruises should be avoided regardless of vaccination status, CDC says
By Marnie Hunter and Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday increased the risk level for cruise ship travel…
Continue Reading FDA expected to broaden Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility to youths ages 12 to 15 in the coming days, source says
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to broaden eligibility for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine boosters to youths ages 12…
Continue Reading Omicron surge is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen,’ expert says
CNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving Omicron variant is crushing hospitals across the United…
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Deschutes County reports 326 COVID-19 cases, sets daily record; rate leads state
There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,640, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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University of Oregon survey looks at Oregonians’ COVID-19 vaccination views
A new survey by the University of Oregon looks at Oregonians’ views on COVID-19 vaccinations and why some have refused to get them. You can find the…
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COCC moves up staff vaccination deadline to Feb. 9, citing OHSA requirement
Central Oregon Community College will require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Feb. 9, more than a month earlier than previously planned,…
Continue Reading What parents should know about sending kids back to school during Omicron
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN Millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days — just after new pediatric Covid-19…
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King County buys 300,000 home COVID tests amid surge
SEATTLE (AP) — King County plans to distribute 300,000 COVID-19 at-home test kits to community groups, health centers, libraries and other…
Continue Reading How long can you spread Omicron?
By Rob Picheta, CNN If you test positive for Covid-19, you’ll be advised to isolate for anywhere from five days to two weeks. It all depends on…
Continue Reading Child hospitalizations are surging in this Chicago hospital. Only one of the young patients was fully vaccinated, doctor says
By Jen Christensen and Christina Maxouris, CNN Inside one children’s hospital in Chicago, Covid-19 cases are roughly three times higher than…
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OSU, OSU-Cascades to require booster shots; COVID tests required for students staying on campus
Oregon State University said Tuesday it plans to resume in-person instruction and other activities and operations on Jan. 3 as planned at all…
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