How the new Covid-19 variant impacts your travel plans
CNN Karla Cripps, CNN The discovery of a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has left governments around the world scrambling, leading to a steady…
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Omicron variant puts world in a ‘race against time’, says EU Commission President
By Martin Goillandeau and Ivana Kottasová, CNN The world is in a “race against time” with the Omicron coronavirus variant, said European…
Continue ReadingThe new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of Covid-19 fatigue, medical professor says
CNN By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter Covid-19 measures if not enough people get…
Continue ReadingNIH director: New Covid-19 variant ‘ought to redouble’ vaccination and mitigation efforts
CNN By Devan Cole, CNN The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed Sunday that a newly emerged coronavirus variant “ought to…
Continue ReadingSwiss voters approve government’s pandemic response in referendum
By Martin Goillandeau, CNN Swiss voters on Sunday approved their government’s pandemic response plan in a referendum by a 62.01% majority,…
Continue ReadingOmicron concerns should spur millions of unvaccinated Americans to get their Covid shots, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN As the new Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs global travel bans, experts say concerns over its impact should…
Continue ReadingWorld is put on high alert over the Omicron coronavirus variant
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN As fears mount over the newly identified coronavirus variant Omicron, governments around the world are scrambling to protect…
Continue ReadingTravel doors slam shut as new Covid variant triggers alarm, stranding hundreds of passengers
CNN By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, Laura Smith-Spark and Ivana Kottasová, CNN Major travel destinations including the European Union, Japan, Australia,…
Continue ReadingOmicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz, Ivana Kottasová and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus…
Continue ReadingBiden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden announced Friday the US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting…
Continue ReadingGlobal markets brace for a nervous week over Omicron concerns
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Michelle Toh and Mark Thompson, CNN Business Stocks in Asia fell on Monday while European markets and US futures edged higher as…
Continue ReadingA new Covid-19 variant could show immune evasion and enhanced transmissibility, South African scientists warn
CNN By David McKenzie and Ghazi Balkiz, CNN South Africa’s health minister announced Thursday the discovery of a new coronavirus variant that…
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Oregon State Hospital Salem campus resumes family visitation
In-person visitation with family and friends resumed Wednesday for vaccinated patients on the Oregon State Hospital Salem campus, with safety…
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Oregon reports 50 more COVID-19 related deaths, 7 from Deschutes County; 862 new cases
There are 50 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including seven in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 5,116, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingTo avoid Covid, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see…
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Oregon reports 51 more COVID-19 deaths, 4 from Central Oregon; 869 new cases
There are 51 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including four in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,066, the…
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No-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing now available at COCC campuses in Bend, Redmond
Just in time for holiday travel, a second location offering no-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing is now open in Deschutes County. The site is made…
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Oregon lifts outdoor mask mandate, adopts ‘test to stay’ protocol to ease school quarantines
With promising recent signs in declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday lifted the requirement for…
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Oregon reports 103 more COVID-19 related deaths, 8 from C.O.; state’s pandemic death toll tops 5,000
There are 103 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,017, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingAbout 25 inmates COVID-19 positive at SW Washington jail
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — About two dozen people lodged in a southwest Washington jail have tested positive for COVID-19. The Columbian reports Clark…
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