Colorado governor says all adults can get COVID booster shot
By JAMES ANDERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has defied federal guidance on COVID-19 booster shots by…
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Federal judge rules Texas school mask ban violates Americans with Disabilities Act
By Raja Razek and Christina Maxouris, CNN A federal judge has ruled that Texas’ ban on mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with…
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Oregon reports 75 more COVID-19 related deaths, 5 from C.O.; 1,033 new cases
There are 75 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including five from Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,730, Oregon…
Continue ReadingNew York tells SCOTUS to allow vaccine mandate for health care workers to remain on the books
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter New York Attorney General Letitia James urged the Supreme Court Wednesday to deny a request from a…
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Oregon reports 35 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 from Deschutes County; 1,120 new cases
There are 35 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,655, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingNewsmax reporter permanently banned from Twitter for posting Covid misinformation
CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Twitter has permanently suspended Newsmax White House correspondent Emerald Robinson for repeatedly posting…
Continue ReadingMinnesota Vikings vaccinated player was rushed to ER with Covid-19 symptoms, coach says
CNN By David Close, CNN A Minnesota Vikings player was rushed to an emergency room after experiencing shortness of breath from Covid-19, according to…
Continue ReadingPfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for Covid-19 vaccine booster for all adults
By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday they’re seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and…
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Oregon reports 58 more COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 5 from C.O.; 2,125 new cases
There were 58 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon reported over the weekend, raising the state’s death toll to 4,620, the Oregon Health Authority…
Continue ReadingThree shots and 1 booster later, this man has little protection against Covid-19
CNN, MAYO CLINIC, KFOX, FAMILY PHOTOS, KUSA By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Double-masking, staying at home nearly 24/7 and rarely seeing people beyond…
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Crook County School Board adopts parental rights resolution
The Crook County School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to adopt a resolution supporting the parent-child relationship when it comes to education.…
Continue ReadingThe US is reopening its borders to Europe, the global epicenter of Covid-19
CNN By Sheena McKenzie and Joseph Ataman, CNN The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers, ending a 20-month…
Continue ReadingOregon COVID-19 cases fall to lowest levels since early August
Weekly COVID-19 cases in Oregon have fallen to the lowest levels since early…
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Bend pediatricians: Demand for Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 higher than first supplies
Bend pediatricians say they are experiencing a higher demand for the newly available Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds than the initial…
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Bend-La Pine Schools launches improved, interactive COVID-19 dashboard
Bend-La Pine Schools launched on Monday a new, interactive and more robust COVID-19 Dashboard, offering up-to-date notifications about COVID-19…
Continue ReadingDOJ asks federal appeals court to lift temporary order blocking Covid-19 vaccine mandate
By Jessica Schneider and Kaitlan Collins, CNN The Department of Justice argued Monday night against a more permanent block of the Biden…
Continue ReadingThe US is reopening its borders to Europe, the global epicenter of Covid-19
CNN By Sheena McKenzie and Joseph Ataman, CNN The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers, ending a 20-month…
Continue ReadingGerman COVID infection rate at new high as vaccinations slow
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s coronavirus infection rate has climbed to its highest recorded level yet as what…
Continue ReadingWhite House chief of staff ‘confident’ Biden’s administration’s vaccine mandate for private businesses will be upheld
By Jasmine Wright White House chief of staff Ron Klain said he was confident the courts will uphold the validity of the Biden administration’s…
Continue ReadingThe United States reopens to vaccinated international travelers
By Marnie Hunter, CNN The United States flung its doors open to vaccinated international travelers on Monday, welcoming many visitors who’ve…
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