C.O. children begin receiving first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Saturday was a big day for 8-year-old Miles Peoples, who got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Central Oregon Pediatric Associates.…
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Federal appeals court issues stay of Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private companies
By Ariane de Vogue and Rachel Janfaza, CNN A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new vaccine rules that could…
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‘The virus sets the timeline,’ Oregon Health Authority director tells Redmond School Board
The Redmond School Board asked for some answers last week from Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials about when local school boards would regain…
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Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, dating back up to a year; 1,141 new cases
There are 19 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including a Crook County woman who died last Feb. 1., raising the state’s death toll…
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Oregon reports 74 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 from Deschutes County; 1,211 new cases
There are 74 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,543, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingAntiviral pills for Covid-19 — not a cure, but a great tool
CNN By Maggie Fox, CNN A pill to treat Covid — Pfizer and Merck both generated excitement with news they have pills that could help keep people…
Continue ReadingSome companies and states are fighting Biden’s employer vaccine mandate. But local efforts show mandates can work
CNN By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the Biden administration’s new timeline for mandating vaccinations or weekly testing for those working at…
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Free rapid PCR COVID-19 tests — first in Oregon — available by appointment in Redmond
Deschutes County Health Services, Central Oregon Community College and the Oregon Health Authority are partnering to offer the first no-cost rapid…
Continue ReadingVaccine rule for larger employers, federal contractors and certain health care workers to take effect January 4
By Jason Hoffman, CNN The Biden administration announced Thursday that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees,…
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St. Charles official defends COVID visitor policy after senior waiting outside sparks debate
A recent Facebook post of an elderly man waiting outside the St. Charles Bend Emergency Department due to COVID-19 visitor policies has stirred up…
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C.O. vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds to start
Deschutes County health officials would like to get almost 20,000 kids vaccinated. 5-11 year olds make up 15% of current Covid-19…
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Oregon reports 64 more COVID-19 related deaths, 10 from C.O.; OHA adding 100s missed months ago
There are 64 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,469, the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Deschutes County announce free COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5-11
Thanks to efforts and coordination by Bend-La Pine Schools’ leadership and local health care providers, dozens of free COVID-19 vaccination…
Continue ReadingGermany is experiencing a ‘massive’ pandemic of the unvaccinated, says health minister
By Sharon Braithwaite, Stephanie Halasz and Tara John, CNN Germany’s Health Minister Jens Spahn said the country was experiencing a…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 29 more COVID-19 related deaths, six from C.O.; 1,123 new cases
There are 29 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,405, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Safety review panel clears way for COVID-19 vaccinations to begin for Oregon 5- to 11-year-olds
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process Tuesday night and unanimously concluded that the…
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C.O. school districts urge allowing ‘test-to-stay’ option to keep more students in class, out of quarantine
Under current public health guidelines, Central Oregon school districts say, students who have not tested positive for COVID-19 or show any symptoms…
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First Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses for Oregon children expected to be available this week
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 14-0 Tuesday to recommend the pediatric…
Continue ReadingHow does vaccination for kids change Thanksgiving? An expert weighs in
CNN, WREG, WAVE, WGCL By Katia Hetter, CNN As children ages 5 to 11 years old began receiving the Covid-19 vaccine last week, families across the…
Continue ReadingMarjorie Taylor Greene has been fined $48,000 for not wearing a mask on House floor
By Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Kristin Wilson, CNN Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has been fined $48,000 for not wearing a…
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