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July 1st-Masks Required in Indoor Public Spaces State-Wide
Governor Brown announces indoor face covering requirement is extended statewide Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday July 1. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. Face covering requirements are already mandated in […]
ALERT: Finish Your OHP Application by July 2, or Wait Until July 6
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. […]
Governor Brown’s Mask Order Impacts Phase 2 Counties Too!
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 […]
Wear Masks, Social Distance, Small Groups — OR…
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
Why Can’t We All Wear Masks in Public?
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
Josephine County Moving into Phase 2 of COVID Re-Opening
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 […]
Josephine County is “re-opening”
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 […]
Josephine County Re-Open?
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 Brown Outlines Oregon Opening Up Plan
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 […]
What the Difference? State of Emergency and Stay at Home Order
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.
What is Contact Tracing
Resources
Resource Information:
- Oregon Department of Health
- Oregon Health Authority (sign up for email updates)
- Merkley’s Resource Page
- Oregon State Legislature (sign up for email updates
- DeFazio’s Resource Page
About Masks:
- Gov. Brown’s announcement regarding masks
- CDC Guidelines
- Mask information
- Josephine County Masks and Gowns Now Facebook site
- General mask Facebook page
Calculate You Potential Covid Economic Relief Check
Food Pickup & Delivery:
- Fred Meyer Pickup & Delivery
- Walmart Pickup. Walmart is now accepting Oregon Trail for deliveries
- Rogue Valley COG via Food and Friends has meals that can be picked up. Laura O’Brien 541-423-1394 is the contact person for this service. They also have a need for volunteers.
- Rogue Valley Food System Resources — check out this guide
Restaurant Takeout — Support these — and don’t forget to add a tip!
For unmet needs:
- Aging &Disability Resource Connection, ADRV of Oregon 541-618-7572
Tips:
- If delivering groceries to others, place the packages on the stoop and avoid going into the house
- Arrange a method of payment before the groceries are delivered
- Sew masks for healthcare workers
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