Deschutes County Health Services looking for vaccine clinic volunteers
The mass vaccine clinic at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds is accepting applications for medical and non-medical volunteers. Applications can…
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As vaccinations keep rising, so do Covid-19 hospitalizations among those who aren’t vaccinated
First, the good news: The United States reported a record-high 4.6 million doses of vaccines administered in one day, according to data published…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 499 new cases
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingBlinken criticizes China’s failure to ‘provide real transparency’ earlier in pandemic
Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized China Sunday for not disclosing information on Covid-19 and its aggression in Taiwan and said that the…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths; 761 new cases, most in 2 months
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Deschutes County allocated nearly 5,300 COVID-19 vaccines for next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 5,295 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for next week. Vaccine appointments will be…
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Tower Theatre among venues hit by relief grant application delays
The U.S. Small Business Association suspended the ‘Shuttered Venue Operators Grant’ application Thursday after applicants experienced technical…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 560 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 678 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,439, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OHA reports 168 post-vaccine COVID-19 ‘breakthrough’ cases, 3 deaths
The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday it has identified 168 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases — when vaccinated individuals test positive for…
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COCC announces its campuses will reopen to the public on June 14
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday it plans to reopen all campuses to the public in a limited capacity on Monday, June 14.…
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Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub cancels two scheduled concerts
With Deschutes County moving back into the state’s high risk COVID-19 category this Friday, Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub has canceled concerts planned…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, 481 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,434, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Deschutes County survey finds more residents plan to get COVID-19 vaccines
A county-wide phone survey on COVID-19 vaccines found that a growing number of Deschutes County residents plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine,…
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Oregon reports 33 more COVID-19 related deaths, 3 in Central Oregon; 544 new cases
There are 33 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,427, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingUK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, says CDC chief
The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain of coronavirus in the United States, US Centers for…
Continue ReadingEuropean agency finds AstraZeneca shot can cause rare blood clots but benefits outweigh risk
The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine can cause unusual blood clots with…
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Oregon attorney general warns against posting vaccine card photos online
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians to avoid posting a photo of their COVID-19 vaccine cards on social…
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Deschutes County to move back to High Risk on Friday; Crook, Jefferson remain Lower Risk
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Oregon OSHA fines Grants Pass restaurant nearly $18K for COVID-19 violations
Oregon OSHA announced Tuesday it has fined the Gold Miner Restaurant in Grants Pass $17,900 for violating two standards designed to protect employees…
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