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SALEM, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown said she’s stepping up enforcement of the statewide mask mandate. The governor’s office said ahead of the busy holiday weekend, businesses will be monitored for compliance regarding face-coverings, physical distancing, and occupancy. The enforcement effort will …

Klamath County announced late last week it will no longer report the number of active coronavirus cases in the community. Klamath County Public Health said the Oregon Health Authority has changed the definition of a recovered case of coronavirus. Because of this, …

SALEM, Ore. – Amid a rise of coronavirus cases in the State of Oregon, Governor Kate Brown announced eight counties are in danger of going back into Phase 1. The counties are Jefferson, Lake, Lincoln, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wasco. “The …

AUSTIN, Tex. (CNN) – Most Texans over ten years old must now wear a face mask in many public spaces. While some residents cheer the governor’s order, others think it violates their rights. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said, “Medical studies have shown …

(NBC News) For millions of Americans nothing says “Happy 4th of July” like the sizzle of a grill, and due the coronavirus pandemic more small groups are expected to barbecue this year. That’s prompting a reminder about food safety from the United …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – President trump is downplaying a spike in coronavirus cases across the country and preparing to head to Mount Rushmore for a 4th of July celebration even as medical experts warn of the dangers of large crowds. President Trump …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Jackson County Public Health recorded 15 new cases Thursday morning – a new daily high. That brings the county’s total to 131 cases. Across the state, nearly 9,000 cases have been recorded. The growing number doesn’t come as a surprise …

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon saw its highest-ever single-day total number of COVID-19 cases. On July 2, the Oregon Health Authority said there were 375 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The state total is now 9,394. The latest records …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County health officials are reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases. On Wednesday, there were 116 cases of coronavirus in the county. On Thursday, that number jumped by 15 cases to a total of 131. With the new …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – The debate over masks continues despite new pleas by federal health officials and leading health experts to wear them. Also, there is still no consensus among political leaders as President Trump and others addressed the issue. Trump said, …