Situation Summary:
Officials recommend staying informed and practicing good personal hygiene including washing hands regularly, staying home when sick, and covering any cough you may have. You can reduce the chance of getting any viral infection by avoiding people who are sick and not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before washing your hands. Your healthcare provider can offer the best advice regarding the use of masks specifically for protection.
Oregon Emergency Management has always recommended every family be two weeks ready and have enough food and supplies to be able to shelter in place for a two week period if needed. It’s always a good idea to be two weeks ready.
Based on current information, the primary way the virus is spread is through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or simply speaks close to you. The data on this new virus is still changing rapidly. Links to official information sources are provided below on this page. Our most recent articles are contained near the bottom of this page.
Klamath Alerts does not support vaccine mandates. We believe the choice should be yours alone. We encourage our readers to do their own research about Covid-19 and the government handling of the pandemic. The numbers here are mostly provided by Oregon Health Authority. The reliability of PCR tests is challenged by well respected medical professionals.
Monitor adverse vaccine reaction data here at Open VAERS.
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Oregon National Guard withdraws from hospitals amidst diminishing Omicron threat
With declining rates of infection from the Covid-19 Omicron variant and the indoor mask mandate being lifted, Soldiers and Airmen from the Oregon National Guard (ORNG) who were deployed to assist...
OHA ‘RISE’ PLAN LAUNCHES STATE’S PANDEMIC RESILIENCE PHASE
State eyes equity-focused path forward as Omicron surge wanes PORTLAND, Ore. — As the state’s mask requirements begin lifting due to rapidly declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Oregon...
Governors Brown, Newsom, and Inslee Announce Updated Health Guidance – California, Oregon and Washington will stop requiring masks in schools after March 11, the governors of the three states said
(Salem, OR) — With declining case rates and hospitalizations across the West, California, Oregon, and Washington are moving together to update their masking guidance. After 11:59 p.m. on March 11,...
Governor Kate Brown to Lift COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Effective April 1
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced that she will be lifting Oregon’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, effective April 1. COVID-19 hospitalizations and case numbers continue to drop...
BREAKING: Oregon to lift mask requirements for indoor public spaces, schools March 19
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon will lift mask requirements for indoor public places and Oregon’s schools on March 19, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced today, as hospitalizations drop and are...
OHA To Make School Mask And Staff Vaccination Requirement Permanent
OHA to file permanent school mask, vaccination rules today Requirements for K-12 to be submitted today; rules for health care expected next week Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is expected to file...
