April 30th Update on COVID This is a very informative update… recommend reading: What is contact Tracing Updates on Symptoms and Underlying Medical Conditions — Statistics State Parks closed indefinitely Costco requiring masks Long Term Care Facility statistics (none in Josephine County!) The usual statistics Updates on SNAP benefits Again recommend that you subscribe to […]
As we learn more about the virus that causes COVID-19, new information is coming at us fast. Unfortunately, so is misinformation. To combat this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has created a Myth-busters page to address some of the rumors. They continue to add information as new myths surface. For example, a hot bath will relax […]
Updated weekly modeling report shows impact of #StayHomeSaveLives orders OHA released its updated modeling report that indicates the efforts of Oregonians to stay home and practice physical distancing has helped prevent as many as 70,000 COVID-19 cases and 1,500 hospitalizations in Oregon. OHA has worked with the Institute for Disease Modeling on the weekly reports, […]
Personally, I have been in personal lockdown for 35 days, as many of you. I have relied on Oregon updates to keep you informed. Frankly, this will go on for many more weeks and months to some degree. Here are the links for Oregon information. Please sign up for them directly. You will see the […]
From Rep. DeFazio — The CARES Act… Is it still safe to order takeout? Some Oregonians have asked if they should be worried about getting COVID-19 from takeout. While it’s important to maintain physical distance from delivery people, contracting the virus through food is unlikely. We asked an OHA epidemiologist to explain: “There is […]
From Senator Jeff Merkley… If you have federal student loans, and: – You want to suspend your payments, you do not need to take action. Your payments are automatically suspended by your loan servicer and no payment is due through September 30, 2020. – You’re already enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan for your federal loans, […]
From the Oregon Health Authority… Governor Brown closes schools for the rest of the school year. Graduation requirements for 2020 Governor Kate Brown Convenes COVID-19 Medical Advisory Panel Emergency Child Care https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/2859db0 Student, Family and Educator Resources Distance Learning for All: Resources and Guidance Overview of Guidelines for Distance Learning A Guide for At-Home Learning (English) […]
When they talk about “flattening the curve”… here is Oregon’s https://public.tableau.com/profile/oregon.health.authority.covid.19#!/vizhome/OregonHealthAuthorityCOVID-19DataDashboard/COVID-19EPIConfirmed?:display_count=y&:toolbar=n&:origin=viz_share_link&:showShareOptions=false Snippets from the past week: Oregon received permission from the federal government to expand Oregon Health Plan (OHP) enrollment during the coronavirus pandemic. This increased flexibility for our state Medicaid program is essential for our most vulnerable neighbors. Everyone who is currently on OHP […]
