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FILE - In this an. 24, 2021, file photo, people stand near a sign as they wait in line to receive the first of two doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 at a one-day vaccination clinic set up in an Amazon.com facility in Seattle and operated by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Scientists say it&#039;s still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Virus may never go away but could change into mild annoyance

FILE - In this an. 24, 2021, file photo, people stand near a sign as they wait in line to receive the first of two doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 at a one-day vaccination clinic set up in an Amazon.com facility in Seattle and operated by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Scientists say it&#039;s still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely. (AP Photo/Ted S.

February 14, 2021, 1:27pm Health

What if COVID-19 never goes away? Read story

In this photo provided by Geller Family Dental, Dr. Andrew A. Geller, general and cosmetic dentist at Geller Family Dental has his temperature taken at the entry to his office on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Bronxville, N.Y. As more coronavirus vaccine doses become available, many business owners face a difficult decision: whether to require employees to be inoculated. Geller initially didn&#039;t feel comfortable with requiring his staff to get the shots because of the many unknowns about the vaccine. But he did extensive research and concluded that the 23 employees at Geller Family Dental should be vaccinated.

Business owners ponder whether to require COVID-19 shots

In this photo provided by Geller Family Dental, Dr. Andrew A. Geller, general and cosmetic dentist at Geller Family Dental has his temperature taken at the entry to his office on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Bronxville, N.Y. As more coronavirus vaccine doses become available, many business owners face a difficult decision: whether to require employees to be inoculated. Geller initially didn&#039;t feel comfortable with requiring his staff to get the shots because of the many unknowns about the vaccine. But he did extensive research and concluded that the 23 employees at Geller Family Dental should be vaccinated.

February 14, 2021, 1:18pm Business

As more coronavirus vaccine doses become available in the weeks and months ahead, many business owners face a difficult decision: whether to require employees to be inoculated. Read story

FILE- In this Feb. 2, 2021 file photo, Tyson Foods team members receive Covid-19 vaccines from health officials at the Wilkesboro, N.C. facility. Hundreds of meatpacking workers have been vaccinated against the coronavirus but the union that represents them says several hundred thousand more have not, despite the risks they continue to face at work.

Union says meatpacking workers should be vaccinated sooner

FILE- In this Feb. 2, 2021 file photo, Tyson Foods team members receive Covid-19 vaccines from health officials at the Wilkesboro, N.C. facility. Hundreds of meatpacking workers have been vaccinated against the coronavirus but the union that represents them says several hundred thousand more have not, despite the risks they continue to face at work.

February 14, 2021, 1:05pm Business

Hundreds of meatpacking workers have been vaccinated against the coronavirus but the union that represents many of them says several hundred thousand more have not, despite the risks they continue to face at work. Read story

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 file photo, pharmacy technician Sochi Evans fills a syringe with a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Texas Southern University in Houston. Coronavirus cases are continuing to decline in the U.S. after a winter surge. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the seven-day average of new coronavirus cases in the country dropped below 100,000 on Friday, Feb. 12 for the first time since November 4.

Average U.S. virus cases dip below 100,000 for 1st time in months

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 file photo, pharmacy technician Sochi Evans fills a syringe with a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Texas Southern University in Houston. Coronavirus cases are continuing to decline in the U.S. after a winter surge. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the seven-day average of new coronavirus cases in the country dropped below 100,000 on Friday, Feb. 12 for the first time since November 4.

February 14, 2021, 12:51pm Nation & World

Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months, but experts cautioned Sunday that infections remain high and precautions to slow the pandemic must remain in place. Read story

A vial with the COVID-19 vaccine is pictured at PeaceHealth Urgent Care Memorial in December. Vaccine supply remains low across the U.S. and many eligible people might not get vaccinated for several weeks.

What do you want to know about COVID-19 vaccination in Clark County?

A vial with the COVID-19 vaccine is pictured at PeaceHealth Urgent Care Memorial in December. Vaccine supply remains low across the U.S. and many eligible people might not get vaccinated for several weeks.

February 14, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health Free

While Clark County, and the rest of the U.S., has been administering the COVID-19 vaccine for almost two months, vaccine is still not easily accessible. Read story

A man walks in front of the Circus Circus hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Feb. 4, 2021. The toll of the coronavirus is reshaping Las Vegas almost a year after the pandemic took hold. The tourist destination known for bright lights, big crowds, indulgent meals and headline shows is a much quieter place these days.

Viral Vegas: Deaths jump, tourism slumps amid long pandemic

A man walks in front of the Circus Circus hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Feb. 4, 2021. The toll of the coronavirus is reshaping Las Vegas almost a year after the pandemic took hold. The tourist destination known for bright lights, big crowds, indulgent meals and headline shows is a much quieter place these days.

February 13, 2021, 12:34pm Nation & World

Six weeks ago, thousands of New Year’s revelers gathered beneath the neon-lit marquees on the Las Vegas Strip — even though the big annual fireworks show was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Vaccine second doses to be focus next week at fairgrounds

February 13, 2021, 5:56am Clark County News

Clark County's COVID-19 mass vaccination site will only offer vaccine second doses the week of Feb. 14, except for first dose appointments at the Ridgefield site that were rescheduled due to winter weather closures on Feb. 12 and 13. Read story

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Clark County reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths as new case counts keep falling

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February 12, 2021, 12:35pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported eight new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday as the average number of new cases fell to the lowest level since October, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

Tram Nguyen, an intern with Safeway, foreground, prepares doses of COVID-19 vaccine for visitors in line such as Peggy and Bob Swenson of Camas, background, at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021.

Clark County fairgrounds vaccination site closed due to weather

Tram Nguyen, an intern with Safeway, foreground, prepares doses of COVID-19 vaccine for visitors in line such as Peggy and Bob Swenson of Camas, background, at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021.

February 12, 2021, 10:56am Clark County Health Free

Due to snow and poor road conditions in the Northwest, the Clark County Fairgrounds mass vaccination site will be closed today and Saturday, according to the Washington State Department of Health, which runs the vaccination clinic. Read story

At left, sales associate Rachel Cummings helps a customer on Thursday at Spanky&#039;s. Owner Rachel Phillips bought the store 12 years ago, when it was on Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

Spanky’s Legendary Consignment to close

At left, sales associate Rachel Cummings helps a customer on Thursday at Spanky&#039;s. Owner Rachel Phillips bought the store 12 years ago, when it was on Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

February 12, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Business

Spanky’s Legendary Consignment is closing permanently next month because of pandemic-related revenue loss, ending a 39-year run for the used clothing store. Read story