The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory continues to test for COVID-19 in Oregon. In addition, private labs operating in the state have begun testing for the virus. Oregonians who are seeking a…
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Oregon Health Authority – COVID-19 update: New guidelines for testing
March 5, 2020 Since the outbreak of COVID-19, OHA has relied on CDC guidance about who to test for the virus, which includes focusing on individuals experiencing symptoms of the virus—fever, cough,…
Oregon identifies third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 Oregon resident (Umatilla County) hospitalized in Walla Walla, WA; Oregon school gym in Weston, OR (Weston Middle School) closed
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon health officials have identified a third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 among state residents, today March 2nd. The third case is an adult Oregon resident from Umatilla County who…
Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Appears in Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority announced the second presumptive case of COVID-19 in Oregon, Sunday March 1st. The second case is a Washington County resident who is an adult household contact of the…
Test is negative for pending person under investigation for COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore.—The second individual to have a test for COVID-19, with results pending yesterday, has come back negative, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting, Feb. 29th. This negative result is a separate…
Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus
Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs, staying home if sick PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has confirmed its first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in an…
OHA to begin regular updates on persons under monitoring for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Still no cases in Oregon and risk remains low as state’s investigation continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as state epidemiologists, local public health officials and federal…
New data show rapid rise in youth marijuana, nicotine vaping; puts new generation at risk for addiction
While overall use of marijuana among Oregon youth has remained flat, the primary way they’re using the substance — vaping — has dramatically increased, an Oregon Health Authority analysis has found. This…
BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Health advisories lifted September 13 for Neskowin, Rockaway Beach, Agate, Beverly, Seal Rock State Park beaches
The Oregon Health Authority today, September 13th, lifted public health advisories for contact with marine water at Beverly Beach, Agate Beach, and Seal Rock State Park Beach located in Lincoln County and…
BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Advisories issued Sept. 11 at Agate Beach, Beverly Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a public health advisory today, September 11th, for higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Agate Beach, Beverly Beach and Seal Rock State Park Beach…
