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…
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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…
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19; Tillamook County – No new cases for days
It’s hard to predict how ill you will be if you get COVID-19. Some people may have mild illness, yet still develop long term side effects from COVID-19. Exposure to the virus…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY – Vaccine Voices: Retired dentist and volunteer shares his thoughts; Mental health – how do I know when I need help?
Dr. Kurt Ferre is a volunteer dentist for Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Program. He shared his thoughts on COVID-19 vaccination. Much of my volunteer dental work has been at Providence Hospitals…
New dashboard counts the way to reopening – Statewide at 66.8%; Tillamook County at 62.8%
Tillamook County is less than 500 people away from reaching 65% vaccination rate to stay at lower risk, at 62.8% vaccinated as of Monday June 7th. Case counts continue to be low…
Governor Announces Steps to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions, Fully Reopen Oregon Economy
When Oregon reaches 70% first dose vaccination rate for adults, most county and individual health and safety restrictions will lift (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced the steps the state will take…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels Updated risk levels take effect Friday, June 4; Tillamook County remains in Lower Risk; Clatsop moves to Lower Risk, Lane and Polk move to Moderate Risk
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. Effective Friday, June 4, through Thursday, June 10, there…
D River Beach, Lincoln City health advisory lifted today, June 1
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today, June 1st, lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at D River Beach, located in Lincoln County. The agency issued the advisory May 27 after water samples…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
OHA and DEQ finalize 2021 Oregon beach monitoring list; Two more Tillamook County beaches added to list, Oceanside and Cape Kiwanda
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) is proposing a list of beaches to be monitored for bacteria during the 2021 season. The proposed list the OBMP, based at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health…
