Children make up more than a quarter of the weekly US Covid-19 cases, pediatricians’ group says
By Jacqueline Howard, Amir Vera and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Children now represent more than a quarter — or 26.8% — of weekly Covid-19…
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Child Covid-19 cases increased nearly 240% since July, pediatricians’ group says
CNN, WLOX, KCAL, KCBS, WRAL, WJRT, WISH By Jen Christensen and Amir Vera, CNN Covid-19 infections have risen “exponentially” among…
Continue ReadingHow to protect children under 12 from Covid-19, according to Fauci
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci says there’s an important step adults can take to protect children who are too young to be…
Continue ReadingLocal health departments planning for potential Covid-19 booster rollout, but there is still ‘some confusion’
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN It’s not clear if or when boosters doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be OK’d for fully vaccinated people in…
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Washington state workers union agrees to COVID vaccine mandate terms
Days after suing to block what is believed to be among the nation’s strictest COVID-19 employee vaccine mandates, Washington’s largest state…
Continue ReadingSchools still have billions of federal Covid relief money to spend
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Congress authorized more than $190 billion to help America’s schools reopen and stay open during the pandemic — and…
Continue Reading‘Surprised and disappointed.’ Doctors in Covid-19 hotspots last year are dealing with new record hospitalizations
CNN By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the more contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 sweeping across the country this summer, health care workers and…
Continue ReadingAlready vaccinated against Covid-19? Experts say you’re protected, even without a booster shot
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Health experts are reinforcing the point that full vaccination remains highly effective against severe illness and death…
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Oregon reports 24 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2,379 new cases, 1,172 hospitalizations
There are 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,272, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Some Bend-La Pine parents consider pulling kids out of schools over outdoor lunch plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine classrooms will soon be full, as students return to school next week. Many students will be eating lunch outside,…
Continue ReadingAnti-mask protests force 3 schools into lockdown
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Three schools in Vancouver, Washington, were placed in lockdown Friday after anti-mask protesters tried to access school…
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Oregon reports 27 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2,449 new cases, 1,131 hospitalizations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are 27 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,248, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Bend OSP trooper placed on leave over video saying he’ll refuse to follow state’s vaccine mandate
An Oregon State Police trooper in Bend has been placed on paid administrative leave for posting a video on Instagram in which he says he will refuse…
Continue ReadingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeals ruling that said he didn’t have authority to ban mask mandates in schools
By Leyla Santiago and Dakin Andone, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge’s ruling that stated the governor overreached and did…
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Oregon health, education agencies offer back-to-school health and safety tips
 This fall, students, staff and families share a homework lesson: doing what’s needed in our communities to keep schools open and…
Continue ReadingGroup of parents want remote learning reinstated amid rise in pediatric cases
By Maria Medina Click here for updates on this story CUPERTINO, California (KPIX) — A group of about two dozen…
Continue ReadingDozens of high school students walk out of class for mask protest
By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — Dozens of students protested…
Continue ReadingChildren make up more than a quarter of the weekly US Covid-19 cases, pediatricians’ group says
CNN, WBBH, KRDO, WZVN By Jacqueline Howard, Amir Vera and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Children now represent more than a quarter — or 26.8% —…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 23 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2,827 new cases, 1,178 hospitalizations
There are 23 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,221, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon Dept. of Education, OHA urge schools to register to test students, staff for COVID-19
Students returning to Oregon’s classrooms this fall may have ready access to COVID-19 testing, but schools wishing to participate must register for…
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