Deschutes County has $1.3 million in relief funds available for eligible businesses that were directly impacted by the county’s April 30 move to the Extreme Risk level of the state’s public health framework.
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There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,606, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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Updated public health guidance from Oregon Health Authority and Deschutes County’s move to the “Lower Risk” COVID-19 category will bring changes to most outdoor and indoor activities at the Bend Park and Recreation District, and the organization outlined those changes Thursday.
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The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is partnering with Crook County to offer another round of grants to Crook County small businesses and nonprofits negatively impacted by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
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She was also hospitalized with the virus back in December. She wants to people to be vigilant, and not have to go through what she has.
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Starting Friday, many businesses in Deschutes County will be able to operate at a higher capacity as the county moves from “High Risk” to “Lower Risk” Covid-19 restrictions.
Continue ReadingThere are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 2,601, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines have proven a tremendous ally in America’s battle against the virus. “For the first time since the pandemic began, Covid cases are down in all 50 states,” White House senior Covid-19 adviser Andy Slavitt said in a Tuesday briefing. “We are winning the war on the virus, and we need you to help
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Less than 10 weeks out from the postponed start to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, organizers have promised athletes they are doing everything they can to ensure the Games take place safely. Japan is struggling with a renewed outbreak of coronavirus, with only about 1% of the population vaccinated — renewing calls for the Olympics to
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Central Oregon Community College held a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, and nearly 200 signed up for appointments. Nearly 100 were vaccinated at a similar clinic Monday at OSU-Cascades.
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Under new OHA guidance, businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask and distancing requirements. The Bend Chamber of Commerce told NewsChannel 21 asking for vaccination proof is uncomfortable for businesses.
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There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,594, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
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Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday afternoon that Benton, Deschutes, Hood River, Lincoln, and Washington counties are leading the state in vaccinating their residents to protect them against COVID-19, and are eligible to move to the Lower Risk level in the state’s risk level framework on Friday.
Continue ReadingRepublican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state governmental entities such as counties, public school districts, public health authorities and government officials from requiring mask wearing. “Texans, not government, should decide their best health practices, which is why masks will not be mandated by public school districts or government entities. We
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The Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance Tuesday about mask and physical distancing requirements for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19, saying businesses and churches “must require visitors to show proof of vaccination” — and review it — if they want to drop mask and distancing requirements.
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Central Oregonians who are 12 and older — and who are already scheduled for an appointment with a provider — now have the option of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Charles’ Family Care clinics in Bend, La Pine, Madras and Prineville.
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The federal government has seized $3.6 million from the bank account of a Eugene, Oregon company involved in a deal to sell $4.5 million in overpriced, counterfeit N95 masks to the state of Maine.
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After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school girls basketball is finally underway in Central Oregon.
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Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Walmart are a few of the retailers who are now allowing their vaccinated customers to shop without masks, based on new guidance from the the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 75th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,590, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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