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Bat-borne virus, similar to COVID-19, piques interest of WSU researchers

Bat-borne virus, similar to COVID-19, piques interest of WSU researchers

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Bat-borne virus, similar to COVID-19, piques interest of WSU researchers

Scientists have discovered a bat in Russia carrying a virus that is similar COVID-19. Washington State University researchers have been studying it.

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As COVID boosters arrive in Oregon this week, state health leaders ask for patience

The updated booster shots are designed to target the currently-dominant BA.5 omicron variant. The state expects to receive approximately 150,000 boosters initially.
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Oregonians may be able to get updated COVID boosters that target newest strains next week

The new boosters, which target the newest omicron variant strains, were endorsed Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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CDC endorses updated COVID boosters, shots to begin soon

The decision by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky came shortly after the agency's advisers said if enough people get boosters, the shots could prevent a winter surge.

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