COCC, OSU-Cascades hold free COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Central Oregon Community College held a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, and nearly 200 signed up for appointments. Nearly 100 were…
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Bend chamber weighs in on mask guidance
Under new OHA guidance, businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask and distancing requirements. The Bend Chamber of Commerce told…
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Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, 484 new cases
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,594, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Deschutes, 4 other Oregon counties hit 65% vaccine goal, move to ‘Lower Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday afternoon that Benton, Deschutes, Hood River, Lincoln, and Washington counties are leading the state in…
Continue ReadingTexas governor bans mask mandates by state’s public schools and local governments
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state governmental entities such as counties, public school…
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New OHA guidance: Businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask, distance requirements
The Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance Tuesday about mask and physical distancing requirements for individuals fully vaccinated…
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St. Charles Family Care clinics now offering COVID-19 vaccine
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…
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Feds seize $3.6M from Eugene company over sale of fake N95 masks
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…
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Despite new COVID guidance, Central Oregon HS basketball tips off, masks in place
After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school girls basketball is finally underway in Central Oregon.…
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As some big retailers drop mask rules, C.O. businesses await new state guidelines
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…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, including Deschutes County’s 75th; 310 new cases
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…
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C.O. medical partners expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all 12 and older
Starting this week, the regional High School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics program will expand eligibility to provide vaccines for those age 12 and…
Continue ReadingBiden to announce US will share more vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is set to announce Monday that his administration will share millions more doses of Covid-19 vaccines with other countries in…
Continue ReadingSome people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?
The news flashed across the country — mask-free at last! People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer have to wear masks inside…
Continue ReadingCDC chief on mask wearing: Unvaccinated people need to be honest with themselves
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Sunday that people have to be honest with themselves when…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 507 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,587, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws 250
Mosaic Medical says some 250 people took part in a free walk-up community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Riverbend…
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Crook County schools superintendent urges state to revise mask requirement after basketball player collapse
Crook County schools Superintendent Sara Johnson sent a letter Friday to Oregon Department of Education Director Colt Gill, urging state officials to…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths, 751 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,585, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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St. Charles: No change to policies after CDC updates mask guidance
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control announced that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can stop wearing masks and physically…
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