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Covid Outbreaks in JaCo: MP Forestry and JaCo Fire District #3 2/3
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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — KOBI Local health officials say there are two new potential COVID-19 workplace outbreaks. Jackson County Public Health said they’re investigating a possible outbreak at MP Forestry Inc. As of February 3, 13 cases are linked to the outbreak. Public health officials are also investigating an outbreak associated with Jackson County Fire District #3. So far, seven …
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Vaccination Expo Event for 2nd Shot ONLY Feb. 11, 12 & 13 from 9am to 4:30pm
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MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County is working with Asante, the Oregon National Guard, and Providence to set up a second mass vaccination event at the Expo — but this one will be specifically geared toward those who attended the last event and need to receive their second dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. This second event is scheduled to be …
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Rally to Repair Our Democracy & Fissures Close at Hand 2/1
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Between the pandemic and politics, the past six weeks have seemed harder than any so far, it seems. The horrifying attack on the Capitol by domestic terrorists followed by the soul-filled Biden-Harris inauguration on the same steps two weeks later take one’s breath away. Thrilled by the first acts of our new administration, I’m putting on optimism with my socks …
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Study: More Cannabis Dispensaries Fewer Opioid Deaths in Counties 2/1
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UC Davis Study: One of the darkest trends in America is the sharp rise in overdose deaths from opioids in the past years. In 2018 alone, there were more than 46,000 fentanyl-related deaths, representing over two-thirds of all US opioid-related deaths that year. While this is truly a disheartening figure to read, a new study out of UC Davis suggests …
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Ashland Water Supply: TID & Watershed 1/30
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TID reservoirs are extremely low. Here is the link to the TID map of reservoirs. Ashland draws from Howard Prairie, Hyatt, and Emigrant Lake. Here is the link to the TID map https://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/roguetea.html Snow pack in the water shed is more difficult to assess. However, looking at Mt. Ashland snow fall gives us an idea of what reserves we have. …
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JaCo to Receive Additional Moderna Vaccine:Oregon Health 1/30
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SALEM, Ore. -- KDRV Jackson and Klamath counties are among the 15 that will receive additional vaccine doses next week, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Director Patrick Allen says they're prioritizing sending vaccines to counties who requested additional doses for Phase 1a. Jackson County will receive 1,100 more doses of the Moderna vaccine next week, while Klamath County will …
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Oregon Health Update: 976 New Cases with 125 in JaCo 1/29
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Oregon reports 976 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,938, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. OHA reported 976 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to …
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Update 1/29
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NBC) The nation may be one step closer to getting a third coronavirus vaccine. Johnson and Johnson says data from a late-stage trial shows that its single-dose vaccine works. The vaccine was found to be 72% effective here in the U.S. at preventing moderate and severe disease 28 days after vaccination. However, it was only 57% effective in South Africa …
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AARP Seeking Support for Vaccinating Older Oregonians 1/29
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MEDFORD, Ore. —KOBI With the ever changing information surrounding the vaccine, it can cause confusion. AARP tells us that many members of it’s community are worried they won’t get the right information. AARP says perhaps one of the biggest concerns is that technology can be a barrier for the age group they support. It would like to be a source to share …
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New Covid-19 Treatment Available at Ashland Asante Hospital 1/28
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New COVID-19 treatment option available at Ashland Community Hospital ASHLAND, Ore. —KOBI A new treatment option for COVID-19 positive patients is now available at the Asante Ashland Community Hospital. It’s called Monoclonal Antibody Therapy. It’s designed for people newly diagnosed with covid-19 and those in a high-risk category. The outpatient procedure is given through infusion. It’s goal is to catch COVID …
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