In Seattle, coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.
Washington governor to order all bars and restaurants to close to fight virus
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday will order all bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities to temporarily close to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the state with by far the most deaths in the U.S. from the disease.
McMinnville Public Library closes
McMinnville Public Libary will be closed through at least March 31, librarians announced Monday morning. They said patrons shouldn't return materials they have checked out. Late fees will be suspended ...
First case of COVID-19 in Yamhill County announced
The first case of COVID-19 in Yamhill County was announced Sunday, a day after Oregon said it had tallied its first death from the disease.
The Yamhill County case is believed to have originated from the spread of the virus in the community, but no further information had been released. It brought the number of confirmed cases in Oregon to 39.
Aquatic center, community center to close
The McMinnville Aquatic Center and McMinnville Community Center will be closed starting Monday. The closure, due to concerns about spreading coronavirus, will last at least two weeks, an aquatic center ...
Oregon governor: state will help find childcare for children of frontline medical workers, first responders
SALEM — Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that the state will help find childcare for the children of frontline medical workers and first responders as schools statewide are closed for two weeks to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
McMinnville library book sale canceled
McMinnville Friends of the Library's book sale, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been canceled. The popular event was canceled due to concerns about large gatherings during the period of worry about ...
Schools will offer grab-and-go meals to students
With Oregon schools closing for a two-week spring break -- twice as long as usual, due to concerns about coronavirus -- some districts will continue to offer meals for students. McMinnville School District ...
400 Oregon doctors demand more state action on coronavirus, positive tests climb to 30
SALEM — Hundreds of doctors from around Oregon signed a letter Friday to Gov. Kate Brown demanding more resources and help to combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
Commissioners to hold special meeting Monday on paying employees affected by coronavirus
Yamhill County commissioners will hold a special session Monday morning, to vote on a board order setting county policy on paying for employees to remain in isolation because of the novel coronavirus. The ...
Sheriff's office and Newberg-Dundee police will close to public Monday
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office will continue working, but will close its office to the public beginning Monday, to protect staff from possible contact with the coronavirus. The Newberg-Dundee ...
Oregon bans mass gatherings, will close schools Monday due to virus
SALEM — Oregon is closing its schools and should prepare for thousands of cases of coronavirus, Gov. Kate Brown said.
Brown on Thursday announced a ban on all gatherings of more than 250 people statewide for four weeks to try to stop the spread. She later said schools will close statewide from March 16 through March 31 due to staffing challenges and health concerns.
Linfield to start spring break early, move to online classes
Linfield College will start spring break a week early, and when classes resume March 30, they will be held online rather than in person. The college planned to have the same spring break as Oregon's public ...
Field trips subject to concerns about coronavirus
McMinnville students who’ve been planning to go on field trips to Germany and U.S. destinations may have to wait until concerns about coronavirus have eased. McMinnville School Board members decided ...
