PORTLAND, Ore.—State and county agencies are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at Townsend Farms operations in Multnomah and Washington counties, and are working to support seasonal workers who have fallen ill and protect…
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COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities; Mental Health Awareness Virtual Walk May 30th, National Day of Hope
Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services has published a page of ASL coronavirus resources. The page includes: Links to ASL videos about COVID-19 Communication resources Emergency resources (e.g., food, housing) Mental…
OHA’s Weekly Report Shows Continued Increase in Testing, Decrease in Positive Cases
OHA’s COVID-19 Weekly Report was released Wednesday May 27th, showing that OHA recorded 289 new cases of COVID-19 infection last week, a 26 percent drop from the previous week, while tests reported…
Staying safe and strong as Oregon reopens; Continue physical distancing, washing hands, disinfecting, wearing masks; No COVID-19 deaths in Oregon last 2 days;
Although our state is gradually beginning to reopen, the health advice to keep you and your loved ones safe is still important. Stay home if you are sick. Practice physical distancing by…
Marion and Polk counties to begin reopening May 22
Governor Kate Brown announced on Wednesday that Marion and Polk counties can begin entering Phase I of reopening on Friday, May 22 under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon….
What are my options if I lost health coverage due to COVID-19? OHA Develops FAQs for Reopening; Federal Judge Denies Court Challenge of Gov. Brown’s Stay at Home Orders
Many Oregonians are experiencing layoffs, drastically reduced hours, and uncertainty in their jobs. For those with employer-based health insurance, this can mean the loss of health coverage when it is most vital….
Rent relief available – Contact CARE Inc. in Tillamook for local programs; Tillamook County remains at 6 cases; Clatsop County at 42; Lincoln County at 8 cases
If you are lacking resources due to loss of income and are at risk of homelessness, Oregon Housing and Community Services’ COVID-19 Rent Relief Program may be able to help. OHCS has…
Breaking news: State Supreme Court keeps Governor Brown’s stay at home orders in place for now
On Monday evening, May 18th, the Oregon Supreme Court stayed a lower court ruling that invalidated Governor Brown’s recent stay at home executive orders, which have prevented more than 70,000 COVID-19 infections…
Oregon reports 9 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 3 new presumptive cases, no new deaths; State Parks slowly re-open
PORTLAND, Ore. — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged and remains at 137, the Oregon Health Authority reported May 17th. Oregon Health Authority reported nine new confirmed cases and three…
What changes are happening statewide? Tillamook, Clatsop, Lincoln Counties begin Phase 1 re-opening May 15th
If you live in a county that is not starting “Phase I reopening” (Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion and Polk) you may be wondering what changes apply to you. Beginning today, a variety…
