The federal government has increased its distribution limit of free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. If you already placed two orders for free tests, you can now place a third order for eight…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update 5/18/22 – COVID-19 Community Update
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 08:30am Weather The weather may be calming down a bit though we did have a front go thru this morning and…
COVID-19 Cases HIGH in Tillamook County, Community Health Recommends Masks in Public Places
Many people continue to wear masks not just for their protection, but for the protection of others, too. Each COVID-19 variant has gotten progressively more contagious. The latest, Omicron, is about four-to-six…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 5/6/22; COVID-19 Breakthrough Report
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Friday, May 6, 2022, 09:45am Weather Today’s weather brought to you by a decent low pressure trough and cold front that is bringing…
Oregon Health Authority: Coronavirus Update – April 7, 2022; Resources & Data Links
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s been awhile since we’ve shared information from the OHA about Coronavirus data and updates. Here are links to information, and a survey; resources to find testing and vaccines. Gentle…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 4/7/22; COVID-19 OHA data
By Gordon McCraw Thursday, April 7, 2022, 10:00am Weather The high pressure ridge that has given us the mild, sunny weather the last couple of days is pushing east ahead of an…
OHA to change COVID-19 reporting frequency
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will stop distributing a daily media release about COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths (including individual death summaries), effective Monday, April 4. Daily information about new COVID-19…
Oregon surpasses 700,000 COVID-19 cases, ranks second lowest in cases per capita nationwide; Community resilience helps get through next stages of pandemic
This week Oregon crossed the threshold of 700,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Oregon now ranks second lowest among states in the number of cases per capita (16,596 per 100,000). However, the pandemic…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Mask Mandate Ends March 12th; Masks Required in Health Care Settings, Public Transportation
With Oregon’s mask requirements lifting tomorrow, March 12th for most public indoor spaces and schools, mask-wearing, like getting a vaccine, will become a mostly personal choice. Some businesses may still require masks,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 3/1/22
By Gordon McCraw, for Tilamook County Emergency Management Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 11:00am Weather Well, we are still under a Flood Watch until 6PM tonight. We also have a Coastal Flood Advisory from…