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.
Although there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
If you are identified as someone that was a contact and may be at risk for COVID-19 you will be notified. Your risk of contracting the virus can also be reduced by observing the stay home, stay safe guidance, limiting contact with people outside of your household and maintaining six feet of distance from others when you leave your home for essential needs.
There have been over 52,000 negative COVID-19 test results for the state.
Phase 1 guidance encourages the public to continue practicing good hygiene, maintain physical distancing, and staying home when you are sick, among others.
The confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) case announced yesterday by Union County Public Health continues to be the only confirmed case in Union and Wallowa Counties at this time. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Union County Public Health are working to identify and isolate any individuals who may have been in close contact with the person while…