On this holiday, state health officials regret to report that the COVID-19 virus has claimed 7 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,422, according to Oregon Health Authority…
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Drew’s (Short) Editorials: CHRISTMAS EVE 2020
By Andrew Jenck I see many people not feeling the Christmas spirit this year, given the past 12 months and being unable to attend familiar traditions due to COVID. It’s been a…
Oregon reports 871 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 9 more cases
COVID-19 has claimed 12 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,415, the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 24th. Oregon Health Authority reported 871 new confirmed and presumptive…
What you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are finally beginning to arrive in Oregon, and many are anxiously awaiting their turn to get a vaccination of their own. But new vaccines create new questions. Luckily, we’ve got…
Oregon reports 1,000 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 4 more cases, total cases at 271
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,403, the Oregon Health Authority reported at today December 23rd. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,000…
Oregon reports 1,282 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 35 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 12 more cases
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 35 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,382, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported today December 22nd. OHA reported 1,282 new confirmed and…
Governor Issues Statement on Adjournment of Special Session
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement December 21st upon the adjournment of the special session sine die: “I called this special session because of the critical need to…
Long-term care residents and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine; Statewide Vaccine Plan; Stay Home for the Holidays
Today, long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians the pandemic disproportionally impacts. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are more likely to suffer life-threatening…
Local COVID-19, Public Health Information Available in North County
By Victoria Holt, PhD and Marc C. Johnson We have reached a critical stage in Oregon’s battle to control COVID-19. Cases are increasing dramatically, including here in Tillamook County, death rates are…
Oregon reports 846 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 4 new cases, total cases at 258
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,347 the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 21st. Oregon Health Authority reported 846 new confirmed…