LGPD Lt. Jason Hays talks about whether crime has increased since COVID-19
Crime has not increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to LGPD Lt. Jason Hays.
Crime has not increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to LGPD Lt. Jason Hays.
Today, Governor Kate Brown announced that face coverings will be required in all indoor places open to the public throughout all of Oregon, effective July 1. Over the past month, COVID-19 has continued to spread in urban and rural communities. Governor Brown stated “I do not want to have to close down businesses again like…
Your risk of contracting the virus can also be reduced by limiting contact with people outside of your household and maintaining six feet of distance from others when you leave your home for essential needs.
A mask provides a physical barrier to prevent droplets from landing on others and discourages the wearer from touching their face. Social distancing, frequent hand washing, and avoiding others when sick continue to be the best means of protection against the coronavirus.
Over 53,000 individuals across the nation are reported as recovered from COVID-19. Statewide confirmed cases have increased to 1,736, and COVID-19 related deaths have increased to 64. Union County remains at a total of four confirmed cases. Wallowa County remains at one confirmed case. Last evening, the Union County Incident Management Team held a virtual…
There have been over 52,000 negative COVID-19 test results for the state.
The Union County Incident Management Team hosted a community briefing yesterday. The purpose was to provide an opportunity for leadership to answer key questions that have been surfacing locally regarding COVID-19. The briefing is available for viewing on the NE Oregon Joint Information Center Facebook page and at https://neojic.unioncountyor.gov/2020/07/01/union-county-community-update/. One of the questions from the…