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…
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Three 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 Reading The 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 Reading Oregon 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 Reading DOJ 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 Reading The 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…
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German 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 Reading White 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 Reading The 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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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.…
Continue Reading 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 Reading Antiviral 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 Reading Some 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…
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