EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners today June 3rd, approved a letter/application sent to the governor’s office requesting Tillamook County move into Phase 2, meeting all the criteria, effective on…
Category: Oregon Health Authority
A message from OHA director Patrick Allen about health equity; Contact Tracing;
While health equity is a stated value of our agency, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown how far short we are from eliminating health inequity in this state. A crisis has a tendency…
What is the guidance for face coverings for businesses and transit as Oregon begins to reopen?
As Oregon begins to reopen, OHA has released guidance about masks and face coverings for businesses, transit providers and the public. The graphic below outlines some of the requirements and recommendations. Oregon…
OHA Investigates COVID-19 Outbreaks at Farms; Governor pledges $30 million for farmworkers, ag to secure food supply, protect essential workers
On Thursday OHA announced that it is coordinating with state and county agencies to investigate a COVID-19 outbreak at Townsend Farms operations in Multnomah and Washington counties. The agencies are also working…
OHA partnering with multiple agencies to investigate COVID-19 outbreak at two Townsend Farms sites in Multnomah and Washington Counties
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…
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….
