Jackson County approved to move down to Moderate Risk, Polk County to move to Lower Risk after reaching 65% adult vaccination rate (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels…
Category: Oregon Health Authority
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19; Tillamook County – No new cases for days
It’s hard to predict how ill you will be if you get COVID-19. Some people may have mild illness, yet still develop long term side effects from COVID-19. Exposure to the virus…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY – Vaccine Voices: Retired dentist and volunteer shares his thoughts; Mental health – how do I know when I need help?
Dr. Kurt Ferre is a volunteer dentist for Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Program. He shared his thoughts on COVID-19 vaccination. Much of my volunteer dental work has been at Providence Hospitals…
New dashboard counts the way to reopening – Statewide at 66.8%; Tillamook County at 62.8%
Tillamook County is less than 500 people away from reaching 65% vaccination rate to stay at lower risk, at 62.8% vaccinated as of Monday June 7th. Case counts continue to be low…
Governor Announces Steps to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions, Fully Reopen Oregon Economy
When Oregon reaches 70% first dose vaccination rate for adults, most county and individual health and safety restrictions will lift (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced the steps the state will take…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels Updated risk levels take effect Friday, June 4; Tillamook County remains in Lower Risk; Clatsop moves to Lower Risk, Lane and Polk move to Moderate Risk
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. Effective Friday, June 4, through Thursday, June 10, there…
D River Beach, Lincoln City health advisory lifted today, June 1
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today, June 1st, lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at D River Beach, located in Lincoln County. The agency issued the advisory May 27 after water samples…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
OHA and DEQ finalize 2021 Oregon beach monitoring list; Two more Tillamook County beaches added to list, Oceanside and Cape Kiwanda
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) is proposing a list of beaches to be monitored for bacteria during the 2021 season. The proposed list the OBMP, based at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County Moves to Lower Risk
Updated risk levels take effect Thursday, May 27; Multnomah County approved to move to Lower Risk (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health…