The Union County Incident Management Team will be hosting a community briefing tonight at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for leadership to answer key questions that have been surfacing locally regarding COVID-19. Due to physical distancing requirements, the briefing will be provided virtually and live-streamed on the…
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…
Center for Human Development, Union County Public Health announced a COVID-related death today. The individual was a 90-year old woman who tested positive on June 13 and died on June 25 at Grande Ronde Hospital. She did have underlying conditions. There has been a total of 202 deaths in the state of Oregon due to…
The Union County Incident Management Team will be hosting a community briefing on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be an opportunity for leadership to answer key questions that have been surfacing locally regarding COVID-19. Due to physical distancing requirements, the briefing will be provided virtually and live-streamed on…
Today, Oregon Health Authority announced 5 new confirmed cases for Union County bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 287. Test results returned today for the testing event held last week were minimal. Union County has a total of 1,317 negative tests returned according to the Oregon Health Authority website. Yesterday, the negative testing…
The Oregon Department of Justice has issued a scam alert for people who are pretending to be contact tracers. These imposters send emails and text messages with links to fraudulent websites. Clicking on the link may download software onto a device, providing access to an array of your personal and financial information. If you receive…
Union County COVID-19 Response WRAP Resources – Some Restrictions May Apply Financial Assistance Temporary Aid for Needy Families, SNAP (formerly food stamp) Department of Human Services (DHS) 541-963-4113 https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/ Rental and Utilities Assistance Community Connection 541-963-7532 Food Banks (Schedules and availability differ – call for details) Community Connection 541-963-7532 Cove Food Bank 541-910-1810 Elgin Food…
Volunteers and community involvement are crucial when conducting a clinic with extremely short notice such as what was completed last week in Union County. Participants included several volunteers from Union County Search and Rescue, La Grande Rural Fire Protection District, La Grande Fire, La Grande District of Oregon Department of Forestry, Center for Human Development,…
The volunteers and community involvement for the drive-through testing the last two days have been outstanding. Having so many concerned citizens coming together to support the community shows how much care is reflected in our community. There was a total of 40-50 critical volunteers assisting with the drive-through clinics. This included several volunteers from the…
La Grande, Oregon – Today the Union County Incident Management Team conducted approximately 400 COVID-19 tests at a drive-through testing clinic in La Grande. Testing will continue tomorrow with the capacity for an additional 400-500 tests. Due to the high volume of testing, notifications will be made as quickly as possible. Results are anticipated to…
Today the Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session to discuss the local COVID-19 outbreak. At the recommendation of the Union County Incident Management Team (IMT), the Commissioners passed a community-wide voluntary rollback to Phase 1. This is not a mandate, but a recommendation that the community implement mitigation measures consistent with Phase…
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…
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…
Oregonians have stayed home and saved lives. By following Governor Brown’s social distancing executive orders, Oregonians have prevented more than 70,000 COVID-19 infections and 1,500 hospitalizations. Yet, containing this global pandemic here at home has changed the way Oregonians live and do business across the state. Economic and socialhardships also take a toll. Oregonians flattened…
The Union County Incident Management Team (IMT) issued a recommendation to the Union County Board of Commissioners at a regularly scheduled meeting this morning requesting citizens voluntarily return to Phase 1 regulations. The Board approved the request as a recommendation to the community. This is not a mandate, but a recommendation that the community implement…
COVID-19 screeners will be contacting those who have come in direct contact with any of the recent COVID-19 confirmed cases. The screeners will be working today to schedule appointments for the drive-through testing clinic. Only individuals that have a scheduled appointment will be accepted. If you have been selected for a COVID test, you will…
Over 100 additional COVID-19 cases were announced today in Union County by the Center for Human Development (CHD), bringing the county total to 240. Of this total, seven have been listed as recovered. Officials anticipate the number of confirmed cases will continue to increase as contact tracing, investigations, and additional tests are conducted. The Union…
Fitness-related organizations include but are not limited to gyms, fitness centers, personal training, dance studios, and martial arts centers.Distancing and Occupancy:Fitness-related organizations are required to:• Limit the gathering capacity to a maximum of 250 people or the number of people, including staff, based on a determination of capacity (square footage/occupancy as specified below), whichever is…
Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 have been asked to isolate at home for a minimum of 14 days based on the presence of symptoms, to prevent spread of the illness to others.
For the purposes of this guidance document, “personal services providers” is defined as barber shops, hair salons, esthetician practices, medical spas, facial spas and day spas, non-medical massage therapy services, nail salons, tanning salons, and tattoo/piercing parlors.Client Screening:Providers are required to:• Contact client prior to appointment and ask: Have you had a new or worsening…
Specific Guidance for Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries, Tasting Roomsand DistilleriesDistancing and Occupancy:Businesses must:• Review and implement General Guidance for Employers.• Limit the gathering capacity to a maximum of 250 people or the number of people, including staff, based on a determination of capacity (square footage/occupancy as specified below), whichever is less. Ensure compliance with…
The Incident Management Team came together to serve the community beginning in late March and continued to collaborate, communicate, and provide a coordinated response to the citizens of Union County. Planning and coordination meetings were held throughout the incident to support local efforts.
Testing is available to those that have one of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Testing is also available to those that have two of the following symptoms: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of smell or taste, or sore throat
