Deschutes County approved to begin vaccinating K-12 teachers
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St Charles Redmond reports workplace COVID-19 outbreak
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St. Charles Redmond reports COVID-19 outbreak; 31 caregivers affected
(Update: More info from hospital spokeswoman; outbreak began Jan. 6)
State, county health investigator investigating; hospital visits further limited
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – St. Charles Health System said late Wednesday it has reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at the St. Charles Redmond hospital campus to Deschutes County and the state of Oregon, affecting more than 30 caregivers.
As of Wednesday, 31 caregivers had tested positive for COVID-19, and their cases are being investigated in collaboration with Deschutes County Health Services and the Oregon Health Authority, the hospital system said.
An outbreak is defined as a cluster of cases that are related.
Deschutes County gets state OK to begin vaccinating K-12 educators, staff
Expects to vaccinate 2,500 this weekend; child care providers, seniors to follow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Deschutes County announced Thursday it has received approval from the Oregon Health Authority to begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to local K-12 educators and staff.
The approval signals the start of vaccine delivery to residents in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccine framework.
Deschutes County and St. Charles Health System said they expect to provide vaccines to 2,500 K-12 teachers this weekend.
The county and St. Charles are coordinating with local school districts and private schools to notify employees directly and provide instructions on how educators can schedule vaccine appointments online.