COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus. (Graphic)
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Gov. Kate Brown has issued a “pause” in nine Oregon counties to stop the increasing coronavirus case count. The rising numbers are due in part to the colder weather and more people choosing to gather indoors with members outside their households without masks. Public health officials say the success of the pause depends entirely on people and businesses complying with the restrictions. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Kim Repp, chief epidemiologist for Washington county joins us to discuss the recommendations in detail.
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