Trial review board raises concerns about AstraZeneca vaccine data
In an unusual statement released early Tuesday, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the independent board that reviews…
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C.O. Fred Meyer pharmacies now providing COVID-19 vaccines
Bend and Redmond Fred Meyer pharmacies are now administering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible under state guidelines. You can schedule an…
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Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test
Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were canceled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was…
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Oregon schools can now cut physical distancing to 3 feet, under some conditions
After careful review by the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon will shift to allowing 3 feet of physical…
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Oregon has 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 178 new cases; 13 counties expand vaccinations
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,365, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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VA-Portland offers veterans COVID-19 vaccines next weekend at Redmond VFW
The VA Portland Health Care System is inviting enrolled veterans of all ages and who get their care at the Bend Robert D. Maxwell VA Clinic to get…
Continue ReadingMore COVID-19 restrictions eased in Washington state
Washington state is advancing to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan.…
Continue ReadingAir travel reaches a pandemic-era record despite concerns over a coronavirus variant
More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 11 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…
Continue ReadingAstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, company says
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine showed 79% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization in…
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Increased traveling and spring break crowds are making US health experts nervous. Here’s why
More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 10 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…
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Oregon reports one more COVID-19 related death, 224 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,363, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Experts say it’s a tight race between coronavirus variants and vaccines in the US as air travel hits records and spring break crowds grow
The pandemic’s end is in sight — but right now, the US is in a critical spot. A highly contagious — and potentially more deadly…
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Idaho Legislature shuts down due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Idaho Legislature has voted to shut down for several weeks due to an outbreak of COVID-19 among its members.…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 339 new cases
There are five new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,362, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend-La Pine Schools eye return to all in-person classes by April 12
With new federal social distancing guidance under review by the state, Bend-La Pine Schools has updated its plans and intends to return all students…
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Gov. Brown, OHA outline accelerated COVID-19 vaccination timeline
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday welcomed news of the CDC’s reduced distancing guidelines for schools, from 6 to 3 feet, as state health officials announced…
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Oregon reports four new COVID-19 related deaths, 381 new cases
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,357, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Updated CDC guidance says 3 feet of physical distancing is safe in schools
In light of new data, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday relaxed its physical distancing guidelines for children in schools…
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Masks pose challenges for C.O. deaf, hard of hearing community
When Oregon introduced the mask mandate, it was designed to protect people from COVID-19. However, it has created another hurdle for the deaf and…
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Deschutes County new vaccine pre-registration system set
Signing up for a vaccine in Deschutes County may have gotten a little…
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