coronavirus

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – On his first full day in office, President Biden is tackling the COVID crisis, signing a series of executive orders, and pulling together a huge stimulus package that is already facing partisan pushback on Capitol Hill. Aides to …

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District announced its back-to-school plan for students. Here’s the breakdown: kindergartners and 1st-grade students will return four days a week starting February 22nd. 2nd and 3rd graders for four days as well, starting February 25th. Wednesdays …

(CNN) Thursday marks one year since the announcement of the first patient with COVID-19 in the United States. It happened in Washington State, where a man in his 30s had just returned from visiting Wuhan, China. He started experiencing symptoms and sought …

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon is updating guidance for schools returning to in-person learning. While operating schools in-person is now a decision made at the local level, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Educations is making an effort to inform …

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – As the COVID-19 vaccine slowly rolls out, there are still questions about them. Like, how effective is a vaccination? How long do they last? And once you get the shots, are you still able to transmit the virus …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A private school in Medford is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak. As of Monday, January 18, St. Mary’s School in Medford is switching to at-home learning for 6th through 8th grades. The school says five students and one 6th …

(NBC News) The riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the possibility of more violent protests, are taking a toll on the country’s mental health. It comes atop an already difficult time as millions worry about rising COVID-19 case numbers, job losses, and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – There is growing frustration nationwide with the slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. People nationwide are having a hard time just getting one vaccine while others are not getting their critical second dose. And now in California, there’s …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) — Amid the monumental task of securing the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden is already rolling out his plans to address the nation’s most urgent needs. “The more people we vaccinate and the faster we do it, the sooner …

At 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, Oregon Governor Kate Brown will hold a press conference to discuss the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.