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Governor Brown, OHSU and OHA leadership urge COVID-19 …

WEBToday, Governor Brown, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) leadership shared information about the latest …

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80 percent of people in Oregon are now vaccinated against COVID …

WEBPosted on October 28, 2021 Kim Witbeck. As of today, 80% of people 18 and older living in Oregon have had at least one dose in their vaccination series against COVID-19, …

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COVID-19 transmission in Oregon remains moderate; isolation …

WEBThis week we reported an 8.9% test positivity rate for COVID-19, which indicates ongoing moderate community transmission in Oregon, based on data reported …

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Public health officials monitor Omicron and are prepared to respond

WEBThere is still much to learn about the Omicron variant of COVID-19. We do know that viruses mutate or change constantly.To help you better understand how …

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Governor Brown and the Oregon Health Authority provide …

WEBToday, the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Director, Rachael Banks and Dr. Tom Jeanne, OHA Senior Health Advisor joined Governor Kate Brown to …

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Oregon reopens : Oregon Health News Blog

WEBNote: On July 27, 2021, in response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the …

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Oregon enters a new phase of the pandemic: COVID-19 resilience

WEBPhoto by Jonathan Petersson on Pexels.com The Omicron surge has passed. COVID-19 has receded. Because Oregonians got vaccinated, wore masks, and …

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COVID-19 spread has increased in Oregon; hospitalizations hold …

WEBThis week we reported a 10.4% test positivity rate for COVID-19, which indicates ongoing high community transmission in Oregon, based on data reported to …

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On the road: bringing COVID-19 vaccines and health care to the …

WEBAvailable in Spanish Clatsop County staff Mary Hendricks RN (left) and administrative assistant Carolina Guerrero-Lara (right) Getting health care and COVID …

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Hundreds vaccinated in mobile vaccine unit this week

WEBIn the first three days, more than 300 people in the Morrow County area were vaccinated. OHA Field Operations Director, Kassie Clark, coordinated the event along …

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Free telehealth service increases access to COVID-19 treatments

WEBFor general questions about Color Health’s telehealth services, call the customer service line at (844) 352-6567, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also email …

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Meet Dr. Sejal Hathi, OHA interim director : Oregon Health News …

WEBWatch on. Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Dr. Sejal Hathi interim director at Oregon Health Authority. To learn more about her, watch the above video and read the …

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What does reopening Oregon really mean

WEBNote: On July 27, 2021, in response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the …

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Governor Brown recommends mask mandate for K–12 schools

WEBAug. 6, 2021 update: The K–12 face covering rule has been posted here. Earlier this week, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released a new set of …

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Clatsop County vaccine equity plan becomes a positive catalyst for

WEBMargo Lalich, Clatsop County’s Director of Public Health, shared how the county’s equity plan became a positive catalyst for change, making existing partnerships …

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Why snug, multi-layered masks are more effective

WEBA study by the University of Illinois found the first layer reduces the speed of the droplets that escape, thereby allowing the second layer to trap and block most of the …

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OHA to change COVID-19 reporting practices : Oregon Health …

WEBEffective Monday, April 4, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is changing how it reports information about COVID-19 to the public. Here are the major changes: OHA will no …

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News : Oregon Health News Blog

WEBPosted on February 22, 2024 kpelland99. If you test positive for COVID-19, symptom-based isolation guidelines in Oregon are as follows: The symptom-based …

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Hand washing and regular cleaning/disinfection for Ready …

WEBOregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education have recommended layered health and safety measures for the protection of all children and …

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Peer support helps people experiencing homelessness overcome …

WEBDuring Blanchet House of Hospitality’s lunch and dinner hours, you will find Jennifer Coon on the sidewalk talking with guests in line for food. A petite woman in a yellow safety …

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Oregon Health News Blog

WEBUpdated Feb. 16, 2024: This story was updated to correct the name of the organization to Morrison Child & Family Services. Available in Spanish Morrison Child & Family …

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