PORTLAND, Ore. – COVID 19 hospitalizations are expected to continue to decline in Oregon. Oregon Health and Science University released its newest COVID forecast on Thursday, March 3rd. The university said because the number of people who are susceptible ...
OREGON- The Oregon Health Authority is developing a digital vaccine verification tool to provide the people of Oregon an electronic way to share their vaccination status with businesses that ask for proof of verification. The state says it’s entirely voluntary, ...
WASHINGTON D.C. (NBC)- The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers are recommending Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old. Tuesday’s vote was 17-0, with one abstention. The vaccines and related biological products advisory committee says the ...
JACKSON CO., Ore.- Jackson County Public Health releasing more details on the county’s Covid-19 related deaths. In an update today, the county’s public health team shared that Quarter 3 of 2021 (July – September) were the deadliest months since the ...
JOSEPHINE CO., Ore.- Josephine County commissioners are once again speaking out against vaccine mandates. The Board of Commissioners approved two letters unanimously this morning. One is going to the state, and one will go to the federal government. Both are ...
MEDFORD, Ore.- With a Covid-19 vaccine booster and multiple 3rd shots becoming available to the public, information about what’s available can get confusing. So here’s what you need to know. Pzifer booster shots are currently approved for those over 65 years ...
MEDFORD, Ore.- With less than a month until Governor Kate Brown’s vaccination mandate deadline, some school staff may be seeking exemptions. But even if it is approved, they may still be required to take certain protective steps. We’ve told you ...
SALEM, Ore.- After redistricting maps passed the Oregon Senate along party lines Monday, they were set to be debated in the House on Tuesday. But that was adjourned after a Covid case was discovered at the capitol. Wednesday’s session followed ...
TALENT, Ore.- After three tested positive for Covid-19, approximately 100 Talent Middle School students are now having to quarantine for up to 14 days. The school year there started just a week ago today. Quarantining around 100 students is not an ...
JACKSON CO., Ore.- When it comes to vaccine hesitancy, Jackson County and the state are working to dispel misinformation and make the vaccine accessible to all groups. Jackson County Public Health started answering some common questions and misconceptions about the ...