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. Federal and local authorities are not specifically recommending masks for the general public at the present time (for protection). However, a cloth mask is required in public spaces to help contain droplets you may expel but does not prevent you from being infected. Wearing a cloth mask is an effort to slow transmission. 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.
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As you may know, there are multiple conspiracy theories about the government handling of Covid-19. There are many reports of inflated and false death counts being reported so that various medical agencies can recieve additional funding. While this could be true, Covid-19 is a serious health risk that should be watched closely.
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23 Team Kingsley Airmen to support local hospital
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – Of the 155 Airmen that have been activated at the 173rd Fighter Wing to support hospitals in Oregon, 23 of them are being rerouted to assist at Sky Lakes Medical...
ODHS EXPANDS COVID-19 RECOVERY UNIT NETWORK STATEWIDE
SALEM, OR ̶ The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) expanded its network of COVID-19 Recovery Units to eight long-term care facilities statewide to ensure Oregonians have access to care...
Additional 105 Team Kingsley Airmen to support Oregon hospitals
An additional 105 Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing were activated Sept. 8 to assist with the logistical support of hospitals in the Salem area. Last week, fifty Team Kingsley Airmen were...
Governor Kate Brown Provides COVID-19, Back-To-School Update
Urges Oregonians to get vaccinated, wear masks to save lives and help keep schools, businesses, and communities open (Salem, OR) — In a press conference today, Governor Kate Brown provided an update...
Schools can register now to test students and staff for COVID-19
Students returning to Oregon’s classrooms this fall may have ready access to COVID-19 testing, but schools wishing to participate must register for the programs now for the 2021-22 school year. This...
OREGON REPORTS 5,545 NEW CONFIRMED AND PRESUMPTIVE COVID-19 CASES, 40 NEW DEATHS
PORTLAND, Ore. — There are 40 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,155, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority...