Cities that are canceling their big New Year’s Eve events — and those still going forward
CNN By Forrest Brown, CNN For awhile there, it appeared we might be able to ring in New Year’s Eve in major cities across the world with…
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On the first Christmas since their dad died of Covid-19, a brother and sister face grief and share ‘some things we wish you were here for’
By Sara Sidner, CNN They heard their dad take his last breath. With little warning four months ago, Alec and Gabriella’s father, Billy Walker…
Continue ReadingIs a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose needed? US health officials say not yet
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and the Omicron variant sweeps the world, some nations are rolling out fourth doses of…
Continue ReadingBiden to lift travel restrictions on southern African countries that were put in place due to Omicron
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN The Biden administration is lifting restrictions on eight southern African countries that were put in place last month after…
Continue ReadingThere’s a new drug to prevent Covid-19, but there won’t be nearly enough for Americans who are eligible
By Elizabeth Cohen, Danielle Herman and Justin Lape, CNN For Americans who suffer from weak immune systems, it felt like a miracle occurred on…
Continue ReadingDeflated health care workers and desperate patients clash over alternative Covid treatments
By Alaa Elassar, Ed Lavandera and Ashley Killough, CNN Dr. Jack Lyons remembers the pandemic’s early days when grateful communities banged pots…
Continue ReadingTrump touts effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine
By Veronica Stracqualursi and David Wright, CNN Former President Donald Trump pushed back on a questioner’s skepticism about the effectiveness…
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Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,350 new cases
There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,598, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingFDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Amanda Sealy and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck’s antiviral pill,…
Continue ReadingTimes Square New Year’s Eve celebration will be scaled back, city says
By Laura Ly and Jason Hanna, CNN Next week’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be “scaled back,” with fewer…
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Oregon reports 31 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1 in Deschutes County; 1,197 new cases
There are 31 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including one in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 5,590, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court schedules January 7 oral arguments in challenges to Biden vaccine mandates
By Tierney Sneed and Ariane de Vogue, CNN The Supreme Court said Wednesday it is scheduling oral arguments for January 7 in the cases challenging the…
Continue ReadingBiden says 250,000 treatment courses of Pfizer’s antiviral pill will be available in January
By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged more than 250,000 treatment courses of Pfizer’s antiviral pill will be available…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa has passed its Omicron outbreak peak, top researcher says
By Hamilton Wende and Niamh Kennedy, CNN South Africa has passed the peak of its Omicron outbreak, according to one of the country’s top…
Continue ReadingEarly studies suggest a reduced risk of Covid-19 hospitalization when infected with Omicron compared to Delta
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Two new preprint papers add to the growing evidence that the Omicron coronavirus variant may be less likely to cause severe…
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Oregon State University ‘likely’ will require COVID boosters
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State University says it will “likely” require students and employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.…
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Oregon reports 25 more COVID-19 related deaths, 3 from Deschutes County; 999 new cases
There are 25 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including three from Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 5,559, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingAmazon, Walmart and pharmacies are limiting the number of at-home Covid tests you can buy
By Melissa Alonso, CNN Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens are limiting the number of at-home Covid kits customers can buy due to huge demand. The rapid…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to require booster shots for healthcare workers
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will require health care workers to get booster shots…
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Gov. Brown extends state of emergency declaration amid preparation for Omicron surge
Gov. Kate Brown extended her declaration of a state of emergency to mid-2022 Tuesday as Oregon continues to implement its plan to prepare for and…
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