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May 6, 2020
Union and Wallowa Counties continue to work diligently to prepare reopening plans that will meet Governor’s approval. The Governor’s benchmarks for reop
Phased approach for counties and businesses emphasizes data, safety, and physical distancing
Governor Kate Brown today announced new details of her framework for rebuilding a safe and strong Oregon, including new guidance for counties and businesses on the phased reopening process. The guidance is the product of a robust engagement process with stakeholders, doctors, health experts, business owners, and local officials to chart a path forward while…
May 7, 2020
Phase 1 guidance encourages the public to continue practicing good hygiene, maintain physical distancing, and staying home when you are sick, among others.
Prerequisites for phased reopening of Oregon
Each of these seven prerequisites must be met before a county or region can enter Phase 1 of Reopening Oregon. While many of these prerequisites are set at the county level, some are set at the Health Region or Statewide level. Declining prevalence of COVID-19 (OHA detailed reference document: “The Three HealthSigns We Must See…
May 27, 2020
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.
March 19, 2020
The Center for Human Development (CHD) announced a confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Union County this morning. 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 they were contagious. CHD wants to assure the community that…