If you’ve started an online application for health insurance under the Oregon Health Plan, you’ll need to complete your application by July 2, or wait until July 6 to start a new one. The Oregon Health Authority is updating its computer system, and all incomplete applications will be deleted after 4 p.m. on July 2. […]
As you may have heard, Governor Brown issued official guidance about face coverings in indoor public spaces for Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Hood River and Lincoln counties. That guidance also applies to counties that have entered Phase 2 regarding swimming pools (obviously not while swimming), indoor entertainment facilities, indoor venues, and indoor recreational sports […]
Read about Union County where a large outbreak of COVID-19 cases is traced to a Pentecostal Church gathering. It’s not a hoax folks. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/06/coronavirus-outbreak-linked-to-eastern-oregon-church-surpasses-200-cases.html
Want to avoid a second wave of COVID-19? Study says if everyone wears a mask… that is the more likely result. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-masks-study-idUSKBN23G37V
Lots of information in today’s post from Oregon Health Authority. June 5th is the date that Counties can apply to enter Phase 2, of which Josephine County will be one. A summary: Statewide reopening guidance, effective June 3 for zoos, museums, and outdoor gardens Guidance for counties that enter Phase 2: Indoor & Outdoor Entertainment […]
Our County is “re-opening”. Does that mean that we flick a switch and everything goes back to what it was? NO. Learn what the rules and support them. We want to pass this first phase so that we can take the next step. Lots to read here. If an establishment isn’t following the Phase 1 […]
Here is the plan from our County that is still under review by Oregon Health Authority… it is long and will take time to load. Also… at a high level, these are state-wide requirements for retail stores once approval has been given to re-open: Retail stores that can reopen under Phase 1 of Reopening Oregon […]
Governor Kate Brown shared new details of her framework for rebuilding a safe and strong Oregon, including new guidance for counties and businesses on a phased reopening process. Governor Brown emphasized that by taking steps gradually and carefully, and following science and data, Oregon can begin to reopen safely. The new guidance on reopening calls […]
I’ve seen FB posts claiming that Governor Brown extended Stay at Home through July. That is not correct! Arm yourself with the truth. Here is an explanation of the differences: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/oregon-state-of-emergency-versus-stay-home-order-whats-the-difference/283-95a91ace-9580-40ee-a8b6-727c6bec3216 Remember to check the links on our COVID page for update to date news regarding the virus and related services in Oregon.