In these challenging times, it’s heartening to see so many acts of kindness. We’ve heard inspiring stories of folks volunteering at food pantries, buying groceries for home-bound neighbors and helping seniors. Together,…
Category: Oregon Health Authority
More Cases, More Testing; Community Resources for At-Risk, Outreach, Information
EDITOR’S NOTE: Previous articles from the Oregon Health Authority provide more details and projections about the effectiveness of closures and social distancing measures, while cases are increasing that’s because testing is increasing…
COVID-19 UPDATE: 98 new cases; 12 deathes; total cases at 414
The 98 new cases are found in the following counties: Clackamas (10), Columbia (1), Deschutes (3), Douglas (1), Jackson (2), Klamath (1), Lane (2), Linn (2), Marion (26), Morrow (1), Multnomah (22),…
We are in a critical time for flattening the curve – the more people that Stay Home, the more that will Stay Healthy
Projections for new COVID-19 cases show that we’re at a critical moment in the fight against this virus. Social distancing could alter the trajectory of new infections, which will give Oregon’s health…
Oregon releases health care system action plan to fight COVID-19; New projections show social distancing must be maintained to protect health care system
(Portland – March 26, 2020) The fight against the coronavirus depends on Oregon hospitals having enough beds to treat the coming surge in patients who will become seriously ill with the virus….
Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 50 new COVID-19 cases; Tillamook County 1 case
PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed 1 more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 10 to 11, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8:00 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority also…
Testing Capacity Increases; Largest Number of Cases reported – Oregon reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 57 new COVID-19 cases; Tillamook County – 0
Stay home, save lives Today, March 25th, we announced the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in Oregon to date. As testing becomes more available, we will continue to see more…
Stay home, save lives – Governor’s Executive Order; 18 new cases today, total 209; Tillamook County ZERO
Yesterday, March 23rd, Governor Kate Brown released a new executive order that takes additional steps to ensure Oregonians stay home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. You…
Oregon reports 31 new COVID-19 cases – March 23rd
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority reported 30 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 191, as of today, March 23rd. The COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties:…
Yes, you can go for a walk or hike – in your neighborhood – while practicing social distancing
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given yesterday, and reports that I’m already getting about traffic heading west, this advice means IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD, TOWN, COUNTY – DO NOT COME TO THE COAST OR GO…