The COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Oregon the week of December 15. At this time, the vaccine is being selectively given to health care workers, long term care facilities, staff and residents. [...]
You may have heard that contact tracers are critical in Oregon’s ability to stay open during COVID-19. But what is contact tracing, and how do you know if you are being contacted by a real [...]
Pregnant women are at greater risk of getting respiratory, which can be dangerous for the mother and child. This is why it is especially important for pregnant women to be mindful about reducing [...]
While COVID-19 is very serious and potentially deadly for people in high-risk categories – the elderly and those with underlying health conditions – most people will recover at home. This means [...]
Even when following stay at home orders and avoiding going out as much as possible, it is inevitable that once in a while, people need to make runs to the grocery store, take their dogs out for [...]
The Oregon Health Authority is adding flexibility to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) to allow more people to get coverage more quickly and to ensure existing members keep their coverage during the [...]
Most of the time, a sniffle, sore throat, or mild fever doesn’t set off alarm bells. But with the introduction of COVID-19 into the U.S., the Oregon Health Authority is suggesting careful [...]
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing: going to the bathroom: and before eating or preparing food. If soap [...]