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MEDFORD, Ore. – Another death in Jackson County is being attributed to COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in the county to four. On September 17, Jackson County Public Health said the latest death was a 72-year-old woman who tested positive for …

MEDFORD, Ore. – In this time of incredible trauma, Kristen Caron, a licensed professional counselor is reminding everyone to take care of their mental health. “If you’re having a really hard time grappling with this, it doesn’t mean you’re broken, it doesn’t …

Oregon Governor Kate Brown is scheduled to hold a press briefing about the state’s coronavirus response, Portland protests, and fire safety ahead of Labor Day weekend. The briefing is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. on September 4.

(NBC) There are several developments on the hunt for a coronavirus vaccine Thursday morning, including promising results from an early-stage trial. Novavax released data from its Phase 1 study involving 131 healthy adults who received two doses three weeks apart. The company …

MEDFORD, Ore. – “Educating people on what these numbers really mean really helps,” said medical expert, Dr. Robin Miller. At the end of June, the Oregon Health Authority changed the definition of a recovered case of COVID-19. Health officials stopped calling to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Health officials are calling for strict adherence to mask-wearing and social distancing over the Labor Day weekend, trying to prevent a resurgence in coronavirus cases. This comes as a group working on a vaccine is taking the next …

MEDFORD, Ore. – One more person has died from COVID-19 in Jackson County, bringing the death toll to three in the county. Jackson County Public Health announced the latest death in a Wednesday morning update. The patient was reportedly a 73-year-old man …

(NBC) The White House announced Tuesday that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control plans to issue a nationwide order temporarily blocking millions of U.S. renters from being evicted through December 31. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday giving the Centers …

CURRY CO., Ore. – With triple digit heat in the valley and a holiday weekend fast approaching, coastal towns are preparing for travelers.  While some areas are welcoming tourists with open arms, others like Bend are asking them to stay home. All …

SALEM, Ore. – The COVID-19 state of emergency in Oregon has officially been extended for another 60 days. Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s declaration is the legal basis on which she’s made numerous executive orders and issued guidance to the Oregon Health Authority. …