PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 189, the Oregon Health Authority reported on Saturday June 20th. Oregon Health Authority reported 178…
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Celebrating dad safely this Father’s Day; Oregon reports 206 cases of COVID-19
We know a lot of people are looking forward to celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday, June 21. As Oregon starts to reopen, it may feel like things are back to normal. The…
Governor Issues Face Covering Requirements for Indoor Public Spaces
Guidance applies to Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Hood River, and Lincoln Counties, effective June 24 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority regarding…
Governor shares additional details on face covering requirements; Information about Phase 1 & 2;
Starting June 24, face coverings will be required in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties in indoor public spaces. The below graphic shares who is exempt from face…
Counties approved to move into next phases of reopening; Mask requirement in several Oregon counties;
Governor Kate Brown announced today that several counties are approved to move into the next phases of reopening. Marion, Polk, and Hood River Counties are approved to move to Phase 2 beginning…
Highest daily case count as Oregon reports 278 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths; Increased cases show we still need to be cautious, follow health guidance; Scam Alert –
On June 16th, the Oregon Health Authority reported there were 278 new cases of COVID-19, another high number among several days of high case counts. We know the recent increase in cases…
DHS, OHA introduce COVID-19 testing plan for long-term care facilities
Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today finalized a comprehensive, statewide COVID-19 testing plan for long-term care facilities with more than five residents. Implementation of…
Oregon reports 184 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; Smoking/vaping increase risk for COVID-19; Behavioral Health resources
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 180, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday June 15th. Oregon Health Authority reported 184 new confirmed and presumptive…
Oregon reports 101 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 176, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority reported 101…
State Supreme Court denies challenge to Governor Brown’s stay at home orders
On Friday June 12th, the Oregon Supreme Court vacated a ruling by a Baker County judge that attempted to temporarily block Governor Brown’s stay-at-home executive orders relating to COVID-19. The orders stay…
