The Oregon Health Authority shared a message from Kevin Ewanchyna, MD, President of the Oregon Medical Association. If you are a health care provider, working on the front lines to deliver care…
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Coast Guard makes masks for fight against COVID-19: Sew others may live
NORTH BEND, OR. — Coast Guard aviation survival technicians, better known as rescue swimmers, undergo some of the most intense training available in any military branch. They are highly conditioned rescue and…
Oregon COVID-19 infections projected to remain level into May, stay within current hospital capacity, if Oregonians continue social distancing, #Stay Home, #Save Lives
PORTLAND, Ore. — New projections from health researchers estimate that Oregon’s “aggressive” social distancing measures have prevented as many as 18,000 cases of COVID-19 and 500 hospitalizations, however these restrictions must be…
Observing cultural and religious traditions from home; COVID-19 FAQs Updated
This time of year, many faith communities will experience restrictions on holidays and sacred traditions such as Passover, Easter, Ramadan, Rama Navami and Vaisakhi. It may feel difficult to be apart during…
UPDATE: Tillamook County COVID-19 Count Remains at 5; Sixth Case of COVID-19 Reported in Tillamook County Today April 11th, Actually Washington County resident
UPDATE: The sixth case reported today April 11th, upon further investigation, showed that the individual is no longer a resident of Tillamook County, and relocated to Washington County. Tillamook County COVID-19 positive…
COVID-19 claims 6 more lives; Oregon reports 83 new cases; Tillamook County Reports New Case April 10th, Total to 5 cases in Tillamook County
COVID-19 has claimed 6 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 44, the Oregon Health Authority reported April 9th. Today, April 10th, Tillamook County Community Health Centers reported the…
COVID-19 Questions of the Day: Testing
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has received more emails, messages and comments about testing for COVID-19. They are testing in Tillamook county of the 4 positive tests there have been 123 negative tests….
Oregon closes recreational hunting and fishing to non-residents to limit travel amid COVID-19 restrictions Regulation takes effect Friday night (April 10)
SALEM, Ore.— ODFW is closing recreational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to non-residents due to concerns about travel to Oregon to participate in these outdoor activities. Such travel could spread the virus…
Oregon reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 58 new COVID-19 cases; 4th case in Tillamook County reported April 8th; Governor Brown Announces Closure of Schools for Year
COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 38, the Oregon Health Authority reported on April 8th. Tillamook County Community Health Centers reported a fourth case…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE “OFFICIAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY HEROES”
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution #R-20-007 this morning Wednesday April 8th declaring those serving in Tillamook County during the COVID-19 pandemic as “Official Tillamook County Heroes”. BOC Chairman Bill…
