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…
There are currently 3,286 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported in Oregon of which 218 are new cases reported since Friday, May 8. No new cases have been reported in Union or Wallowa County over the weekend. Umatilla County reported five new cases over the weekend and its second COVID-19 death. The total number of…
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released guidance on cleaning and disinfecting your home to help you and your family stay healthy.
If you have a disability and require the video provided in an alternate format, please email apowers@union-county.org. Commissioner Matt Scarfo discusses opportunities available for businesses such as the Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration loans, and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance programs.
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…
