Tiffany Eckert
KLCC
Eugene, OR, United States
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Pet threats to avoid this holiday season
The holidays, winter weather and the pandemic. Together, these can create a perfect storm for pet injuries. KLCC spoke with an expert with some reminders to help keep your pet out of the emergency room. → Read More
ONA wants nurses with valid vax exemptions to be accommodated, not fired
Oregon’s largest nursing organization says it’s concerned that some hospitals are denying nurses’ religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination --and → Read More
Lane County Reports Progress In Equity-Focused COVID-19 Vax Efforts
A report just out from Lane County COVID-19 Emergency Response reveals the progress made with equity efforts around vaccination distribution. → Read More
Stressed Doctors Urge Douglas County Residents To Help Prevent COVID Spread, Deaths
More than 135 Douglas County medical professionals have signed an open letter to residents. The missive calls on patients and neighbors to wear masks → Read More
Mass Vax Booster Clinics Underway In Eugene
Over 700 community members were vaccinated Tuesday in the first mass vax booster clinic at Lane Events Center Auditorium in Eugene. → Read More
K-12 Sports, Busing Creating "Ridiculous Amounts" Of COVID Exposure In Lane County
Lane County Public Health officials are concerned about the rise in COVID cases in school-aged children and the exposure risks associated. → Read More
As CDC Announces Pfizer Booster Eligibility, Oregon Counts Its Available Doses
Early Thursday, an advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine for people → Read More
"Only Two ICU Beds Available": COVID Patients Stress Lane County Hospitals
Lane County Public Health officials say COVID-19 cases have plateaued to an average of 150 a day— but still an unreasonably high number for communities. → Read More
Lane County Readies Vax Clinic Sites To Provide COVID Boosters To All Eligible
Last Friday, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) voted to approve COVID-19 booster doses for everyone 65 and older-- and potentially for people at high → Read More
Mistreatment Of Vaccinators Prompts Increased Security At Eugene Mass Vax Clinics
Lane County COVID-19 vax clinics are ramping up to accomodate people under deadline to get the shot. This as some vaccinators report experiencing rude, → Read More
Douglas County Infant Dies With COVID-19 As Pediatric Cases Explode Around Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority reports an “explosion" of pediatric COVID-19 cases around the state. → Read More
COVID-19 Outbreaks Sicken Both Young And Old In Lane County
Local health officials have identified a number of COVID-19 outbreaks in Lane County. The cases include groups of youth and elders. → Read More
Deadline for Vax Requirement Of All Oregon Healthcare Workers Is NOW
Earlier this month, the Oregon Health Authority adopted a temporary rule requiring all health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Midnight, → Read More
ONA Abides By New Vax Rule For All Healthcare Workers
Following Governor Kate Brown’s recent rule change requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers-- the Oregon Nurses Association says it’s all in → Read More
Patient With Covid Dies Waiting For ICU Bed In Roseburg
A patient with COVID-19 died Wednesday while waiting for an intensive care unit bed at Mercy Health Hospital in Roseburg. → Read More
Two Mayors Reflect On A Year With COVID-19 In Lane County
Two mayors of Lane County cities took a few moments Thursday to recognize a full year of fighting COVID-19 and what that has meant for communities. → Read More
16 Counties Moved To Lower COVID-19 Risk Levels, Including Lane
Sixteen Oregon counties will improve in their coronavirus risk level starting this Friday. Lane County will officially move down a category to “High" risk → Read More
2020 Oregon Country Fair Planning on Hold
Oregon Country Fair’s Board of Directors says planning for the annual July event is on hold. Ticket sales, booth registration, and entertainer booking has → Read More
Volunteers Sew Protective Masks For Lane County Healthcare Workers
A shortage of Personal Protective Equipment or PPE in hospitals and clinics has led to community-based, mask-making projects. → Read More
Two More Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Announced In Lane County
On Saturday, Lane County Public Health reported two new positive test results of COVID-19. This puts the number of positive cases in the county at 4, → Read More