Coronavirus COVID 19

Dr. Bruce Van Zee, Chair of Jefferson Regional Health Alliance, Bill Thorndike, President of Medford Fabrication, and Jackson County Public Health Epidemiologist Andrea Krause and Finn, and Mike Weber, Josephine County Public Health Director share why they have been vaccinated. They remind …

Local community leaders share messages about how important it is to get vaccinated. Caroline Keene from La Clinica, Blancaluz “Lucy” Brossard from the Phoenix-Talent School District, Community Volunteer Milo Salgado and Mother Imelda Mercado from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford, team …

Ore.- Oregon’s live events are asking Governor Brown to give them the same treatment as restaurants and churches when it comes to COVID-19 restrictions. Representatives of the sector are expressing concerns over the reopening strategy for Oregon’s live events and it’s venues: …

MEDFORD, Ore.- Today is the first of two days of freshman orientation at North Medford High School ahead of a hybrid return to campus at the end of the month. Students and administrators say they’re ready to return to campus, though it …

SOUTHERN Ore.- As the state continues to iron out its vaccination timeline, Counties across the state are also taking steps to keep up with president Biden’s goals. But, according to health officials here, southern Oregon is doing just fine. “When we look …

The NBC5 News team reminds everyone to get vaccinated, when it’s your turn.  And to continue to WAM (Wear a Mask), social distance, and practice frequent hand-washing. Help schools and businesses re-open as soon as practical, while also watching out for your …

GRANTS PASS, Ore.- After facing the state’s tightest restrictions for months, Josephine County is finally moving down to the ‘High’ risk level for the next two weeks. But local business owners hope it doesn’t stop there. “I basically knew, as of Sunday …

MEDFORD, Ore.- Community collaboration has been the theme of vaccination in Jackson County. “There is a number of other smaller entities in the community that really banded together to do what is best for the community and try to vaccinate people as …

OREGON- As we enter March, many people are looking back on the past year of living in a pandemic. It was one year ago yesterday that Oregon had its first case. County health officials say there is a lot we have to …

OREGON- Today, state officials updated Oregon’s vaccine eligibility timeline and while they are hopeful to offer the vaccine completely by summer, it all depends on federal rollout. Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority laying out the future of vaccine eligibility …