Stay hydrated, stay informed, health officials say PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregonians should take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke as summer temperatures are expected to climb…
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Governor Announces Oregon to Reopen No Later than Wednesday, June 30
Signs order to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions issued under emergency statutes Under COVID-19 Recovery Order, state’s emergency response will transition to focus on COVID-19 recovery efforts in the coming months (Salem,…
Countdown to 70%; Take care this weekend with extreme heat; Tillamook County add 1 case today, June 24th
If you’ve visited Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) COVID-19 website recently, you might have noticed a new banner draped across the top of each webpage you visit. The banner contains a number, followed by the…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County with ZERO Cases, Remains at Lower Risk; Final Week for Oregonians to Get Vaccinated for “Take Your Shot, Oregon” Prizes
Polk County approved to move down to Lower Risk, Jefferson, Klamath, and Marion approved to move down to Moderate Risk Final county movements announced this week (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County stays at Lower Risk; State Nearing 70% Vaccination Rate
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…
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…