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…
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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…
Health care professionals needed as SERV-OR volunteers to support COVID-19 response
“When our health care system was preparing for the worst of this, volunteer health care workers answered the call,” said Governor Brown. “I want to commend all our health care professionals and…
New webpage for COVID-19 food resources; Weekly Snapshot Report; Tillamook County COVID-19 cases remains at 6
Many of us need support accessing food right now, and there are new and expanded resources to help meet these needs. To make it easier to see what resources are available, the…
Staying safe as Oregon begins slowly lifting the #StayHomeSaveLives orders
As Governor Brown starts slowly lifting restrictions on activities and businesses, it’s important to remember that health and hygiene advice that slows the spread of COVID-19 still applies. Actions such as frequent…
Keeping children healthy during COVID-19; Stay up-to-date with vaccinations; Tillamook County COVID-19 cases remains at 6
It’s hard to know what we should do when it comes to regularly scheduled doctor visits. While your pediatrician’s office may have adopted new safety measures due to COVID-19, the importance of…
Celebrating mom … from a distance
Mother’s Day is a special time, though our traditions may be different this Sunday than in years before. Remember that people 60 and older are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19….
Governor Brown announced May 7th new details of plans for reopening Oregon
“Today, thanks to millions of Oregonians following the strict physical distancing orders I put in place, I am happy to say these sacrifices have prevented as many as 70,000 COVID-19 infections, and…
Families are eligible for financial support to replace meals children usually get at school; Help with Electric Bills
With children at home due to COVID-19, many families are struggling to replace meals that would have usually been provided at school. To support them, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and…
ZIP code data added to OHA’s Weekly Report; Inland, Limited State Park Openings; Diabetes and COVID-19
A note from Lillian Shirley, Director of Oregon State Public Health: In this week’s Weekly Report, OHA has added COVID-19 case data by ZIP code and county. OHA is taking steps to…