Author: Annette Powers

  • April 2, 2020

    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.

  • April 1, 2020

    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.

  • March 31, 2020

    In a continuing effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to adhere to social distancing guidance, the Union County Board of Commissioners public meetings will facilitate citizen participation via teleconference.

  • March 26, 2020

    Over the past week, Oregon has expanded the COVID-19 testing capacity by including commercial testing through private laboratories. As these laboratories work through the back-log of tests, it is anticipated the Oregon confirmed numbers will continue to show significant increases.

  • March 23, 2020

    Today, Governor Kate Brown enacted Executive Order 20-12, Stay Home, Save Lives: Ordering Oregonians to stay at home, closing specified retail businesses, requiring social distancing measures for other public and private facilities, and imposing requirements for outdoor areas and licensed childcare facilities. The order can be read in entirety by following this link: http://union-county.org/wp-conte…/…/2020/03/Oregon_20-12.pdf. Officials will…

  • March 20, 2020

    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…

  • 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…

  • March 17, 2020

    It’s important during these times that we acquire only what we need, and allow for others to do so as well. The support for the local businesses is appreciated, as these businesses are cornerstones of our community.