coronavirus

Klamath Falls, Ore. – In addition to facing the pandemic, the graduating class of Klamath Union High School has also faced other challenges along the way. When Alex Garcia entered Klamath Union High School in 2016, the school was under demolition for …

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Employment released local unemployment numbers for April, May 27. They show just how much our economy has suffered during this pandemic. “It’s gonna take the pandemic to end before the economy can really bounce back …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Public Health announced 5 new cases of coronavirus in the county this morning. After a bustling Memorial Day weekend with clear skies and warm weather, an increase in cases could mean the county won’t qualify to …

MEDFORD, Ore. – While many people practiced social distancing during memorial weekend, many others didn’t. Jackson County Public Health says it is already seeing an increase of coronavirus cases since the county reopened to Phase One. It suspects many Oregonians, who at …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The pandemic has had a big impact on activities at the Klamath Basin Senior Center. Executive Director Marc Kane says changes at the senior center begin at the front door.  “Everybody that comes into the building must wear …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. —  A Grants Pass couple holds weekly Zoom meetings discussing how the community can prevent another pandemic in the future. The online presentations are lead by John Chambers. He explains what’s called the “three-legged stool of public health” which …

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority is reporting 43 new confirmed and 3 new “presumptive” cases of coronavirus today. OHA says there is one new death from coronavirus. Jackson County Public Health says there are three new cases in the county …

CANYONVILLE, Ore. — Seven Feathers Casino Resort officially reopened Friday with several added safety precautions. A spokesperson from the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe says all guests go through a temperature screening when they arrive. All staff and guests are required to wear …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Oregon school districts are wrapping up perhaps the strangest school year we’ve ever seen. They’re also planning for next fall, while having little idea about how it will all work. “This has really pushed us to change and I …

SALEM, Ore. – An inmate at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, who tested positive for coronavirus, has died. The man died in a hospital Wednesday. The state says he was between 50 and 60 years old. The Department of Correction says …