In responses to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Oregon reports 1,032 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 3 more cases July 27, 2021
EDITOR’S NOTE: We ceased daily COVID-19 reports the end of May as vaccination rates were meeting goals and cases decreasing, but now we are experiencing a surge of new cases, primarily in…
Taking care of your mental health during stressful times – there is Help & Hope; Tillamook County adds 7 cases today
EDITOR’S NOTE: We have not been doing daily COVID-19 reports for over a month now, but Tillamook County has continued to see an increase in cases with 7 cases reported today. 99%…
Oregon reaches 70% statewide vaccination goal
Today, July 2, 2021, OHA announced that Oregon has officially reached the 70% statewide vaccination goal. “The 70% adult vaccination goal means we have a better chance to sustain a safe reopening,”…
Governor Thanks Oregonians for Dedication, Service at Reopening Celebration Today, June 30th
All remaining COVID-19 health and safety restrictions lifted in Oregon as of today (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today thanked Oregonians for their dedication and service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at a reopening celebration…
Extreme caution advised as triple-digit temperatures expected
Stay hydrated, stay informed, health officials say PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregonians should take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke as summer temperatures are expected to climb…
Governor Announces Oregon to Reopen No Later than Wednesday, June 30
Signs order to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions issued under emergency statutes Under COVID-19 Recovery Order, state’s emergency response will transition to focus on COVID-19 recovery efforts in the coming months (Salem,…
Countdown to 70%; Take care this weekend with extreme heat; Tillamook County add 1 case today, June 24th
If you’ve visited Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) COVID-19 website recently, you might have noticed a new banner draped across the top of each webpage you visit. The banner contains a number, followed by the…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County with ZERO Cases, Remains at Lower Risk; Final Week for Oregonians to Get Vaccinated for “Take Your Shot, Oregon” Prizes
Polk County approved to move down to Lower Risk, Jefferson, Klamath, and Marion approved to move down to Moderate Risk Final county movements announced this week (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County stays at Lower Risk; State Nearing 70% Vaccination Rate
Jackson County approved to move down to Moderate Risk, Polk County to move to Lower Risk after reaching 65% adult vaccination rate (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels…
