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 apply to larger employers, certain health care workers and federal contractors. In the brief order, a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said that the petitioners in the case —
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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 control over such COVID-19 issues as mask mandates. They got an answer this week, but likely not the one they were looking for.
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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 to 4,562, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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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 Thursday.
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 out of the hospital if they catch coronavirus. Pfizer says its pill, which it proposes to sell under the brand name Paxlovid if it gets authorized, reduced the
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 private businesses with 100 or more employees, critics in the public and private sectors are quickly positioning themselves against the measure. The rules, long-anticipated in an effort to get further ahead of the Covid-19
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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 PCR testing site in Oregon, officials said Thursday.
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, certain health care workers and federal contractors will take effect January 4. The rules stipulate that employees that fall into those groups will need to have received the necessary shots to be fully
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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 some controversy.
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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 cases.
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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 as it works to clear more than 500 earlier deaths not initially reported due to a computer issue.
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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 opportunities will be available for Central Oregonians age 5-11 starting next Monday throughout Deschutes County.
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 “massive” pandemic of the unvaccinated as authorities raised the alarm on rising infections and increased pressure on hospitals due to Covid-19 admissions. “The number of infections is increasing, as well as the number of deaths
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 Tuesday.
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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 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for youth 5 to 11 years of age.
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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 still must quarantine, if they are found to have been exposed to others who have the virus.
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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 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 5- through 11-year-old children. Once the approval process is complete, an estimated 330,000 children across Oregon will be eligible to receive the vaccine.
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 country have been breathing a great sigh of relief. Their younger kids will soon be much better protected against the coronavirus. But will it be in time for Thanksgiving?
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 mask on the House floor, according to a letter from the House Sergeant at Arms, obtained by CNN. Greene has been fined 20 times for not wearing a mask. After receiving
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