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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. […]
March 23 Oregon Update
Let’s beat this thing… stay home, let the virus die out, not us! https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/282d25f
Local Group Sewing Masks for Healthcare Workers and Patients
Personal protection equipment to thwart the coronavirus is in critically short supply. Here is a link to a Facebook group whose members are actively making virus-blocking masks. Can you sew? You can check out their ideas and comments here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241770846985445/
Many Walk-in Restaurants Closed by Mandate, but Some Still Offer Takeout
Here is a list of restaurants offering services: Grants Pass Catalyst Pizza – Open for take-out as per usual Sweet Tea Express – All locations open for take-out or delivery through DoorDash or GrubHub Si Casa Xpress – Drive-through and take-out Musashi Sushi Bar – Open for carry-out Wild River Brewing – Open for carry-out […]
March 21 – Oregon Health Authority Latest
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/2825675
March 20 Update from Oregon Health Authority
We have had a positive test in Josephine County that is not in this update. Shelter in place folks! https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/282647c From Oregon’s Legislature: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/282680f
Important Links for the Latest Information on COVID-19
Information on this pandemic is changing rapidly as our scientists and doctors learn more and more about this dangerous virus. For our own safety and the safety of all of us we need to stay informed. Here are links to some very important sources of information that impacts you and those you love: World Health […]
Covid-19– Stay Informed-Stay At Home!
There is a lot of information floating around that can be misleading. We will be posting various updates, probably daily, from local and state provided information about the Coronavirus. Remember — when America comes together we can overcome anything. Staying at home saves lives — look at how China has reduced new cases, in fact […]
Important Information About the Coronavirus from the National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIH News National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) <https://www.niaid.nih.gov/> For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 CONTACT: Ken Pekoc, 301-402-1663, <e-mail:NIAIDNews@niaid.nih.gov> MEDIA AVAILABILITY NEW CORONAVIRUS STABLE FOR HOURS ON SURFACES SARS-CoV-2 stability similar to original SARS virus WHAT: The virus that causes […]
Oregon State Laws Regarding Sick Time, etc.
From the Secretary of State and the Labor Commissioner… We wanted to offer some guidance on a few employment laws that you may have questions concerning coronavirus. As always, it is critically important to understand and adhere to state laws that protect both workers and businesses. … Read More: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORSOS/bulletins/2811a3d
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