The Hood River County Health Department says it is seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases associated with local schools.  According to a statement from the Health Department, children could be required to quarantine at home for 14 days if another child in their school cohort tests positive for the virus.  The health department is asking parents to keep their kids home from school when they are not feeling well in order for schools to remain open.  The department also says it has received confirmation the Oregon Health Authority that the County will receive 550 doses of Pfizer vaccine to be distributed to those age 16 and 17.  The Pfizer vaccine is the only one approved for that age group.  Plans are in the works for One Community Health to conduct clinics for those doses at the Hood River Valley High School Health Center, and those will be announced when they are finalized.  The Hood River County Health Department will hold its next vaccination clinic on Thursday at River of Live Assembly in Hood River using the Moderna vaccine, and it’s open to anyone 18 or older.  Appointments are recommended and can be made through hrccovid19.org.  Walk-ins will be welcomed as vaccine supplies allow.