(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced that all Oregonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 19. The Governor issued the following…
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Governor Announces Accelerated Timelines for COVID-19 Vaccination
Frontline workers and all Oregonians with underlying health conditions eligible April 5 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced that, in light of increasing vaccine supplies from the federal government and the progress counties…
Governor Brown Issues Statement One Year after Stay Home, Save Lives
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement, one year after she signed Oregon’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order: “One year ago, Oregonians stayed home and worked together to…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels – Updated risk levels take effect Friday, March 26; Tillamook County stays at Moderate, Clatsop & Lincoln counties 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. The framework uses four different risk levels…
Governor Announces Accelerated Vaccination Timelines
(Salem, OR) — In a press briefing with the Oregon Health Authority, Governor Kate Brown today announced Oregon’s accelerated vaccination prioritization timelines. The Governor was joined by Patrick Allen, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director;…
Governor Provides Updates on COVID-19 in Oregon (3/12/21)
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown held a press conference today to update Oregonians on the status of COVID-19 in Oregon. The Governor was joined by Patrick Allen, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director; Dr. Dean…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County Moves to “Moderate” Risk Level with 31 Cases during 2-week period – effective 3/12/21
(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. The framework uses four different risk levels…
FEMA Awards $110 Million to Oregon to Support Vaccination Efforts
Governor’s Statement on Receiving $110 Million from FEMA to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued the following statement on FEMA’s announcement that Oregon will receive $110…
Oregon Leaders Announce $250 Million Summer Learning and Child Care Package for Kids
Makes equitable investments in educational and child care programs to help Oregon children recover from challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney, and House…
Governor Issues Statement after Receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine to Show it is Safe and Effective
(Scappoose, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued the following statement after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a nationally-recognized rural health clinic: “There have been a number of rumors…