Sandlake, OR – On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at approximately 2:52 PM, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call from a residence for a medical issue, a 62-year-old woman down, unresponsive…
Category: Public Safety
State agencies issue COVID-19 guidance to Oregon schools and universities
Health officials recommend taking steps to prevent infection and keeping schools open (Portland – March 8, 2020) Public health experts at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and education officials with the Oregon…
Four new coronavirus cases confirmed in Oregon (March 7, 2020)
Oregon health officials have identified four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 among residents in Jackson, Klamath and Washington counties. State and local health officials are moving quickly to contact people who…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Labs Added for Testing; Additional Information About Cases – March 6th
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory continues to test for COVID-19 in Oregon. In addition, private labs operating in the state have begun testing for the virus. Oregonians who are seeking a…
Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
When you hear about a disease outbreak like coronavirus, it is normal to feel anxious or have stress responses. These reactions can take a toll on you emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually….
Tillamook County Addresses COVID-19 Preparedness
Tillamook County’s Emergency Management Director Gordon McCraw said “We understand that Tillamook County residents are concerned about the coronavirus and it’s continued spread throughout the state and nationwide. We want to assure…
Oregon identifies third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 Oregon resident (Umatilla County) hospitalized in Walla Walla, WA; Oregon school gym in Weston, OR (Weston Middle School) closed
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon health officials have identified a third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 among state residents, today March 2nd. The third case is an adult Oregon resident from Umatilla County who…
Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Appears in Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority announced the second presumptive case of COVID-19 in Oregon, Sunday March 1st. The second case is a Washington County resident who is an adult household contact of the…
Test is negative for pending person under investigation for COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore.—The second individual to have a test for COVID-19, with results pending yesterday, has come back negative, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting, Feb. 29th. This negative result is a separate…
Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus
Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs, staying home if sick PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has confirmed its first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in an…
