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…
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Oregon Health Authority – COVID-19 update: New guidelines for testing
OIOpublisher March 5, 2020 Since the outbreak of COVID-19, OHA has relied on CDC guidance about who to test for the virus, which includes focusing on individuals experiencing symptoms of the virus—fever,…
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…
FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW AT NEHALEM WINTERFEST CANCELLED; SHOWS GO ON SAT. March 7th & SUN. March 8th
The Marlin James Band has cancelled their Friday night show this Friday, March 6, at the Nehalem WINTERfest due to band member illnesses. North County Recreation District will refund ticket purchases. However,…
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…
Boat Aground on Cannon Beach from Sat. Feb. 29th Coast Guard rescue
Photos by Cannon Beach RFPD – The vessel that was left abandoned near the mouth of the Columbia River after the couple and their dog were rescued by the Coast Guard has…
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…
OHA to begin regular updates on persons under monitoring for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Still no cases in Oregon and risk remains low as state’s investigation continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as state epidemiologists, local public health officials and federal…