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IN LOCAL NEWS:
• The Brazilian variant of COVID-19 which scientists say has reinfected people who were previously immune to the virus has appeared for the first time on the West Coast in Oregon s own Douglas County. In short, WASH YA DAMN HANDS, WEAR YA DAMN MASK, KEEP YA DAMN DISTANCE.
Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink now open to the public https://t.co/x3KGDDlred Oregonian Business (@OregonianBiz) March 2, 2021
• But here s some good news to cut that worrisome news: Oregon will be receiving 34,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID vaccine this week!