Tag: Oregon Health Authority
Morrow County to Move From ‘Extreme’ to High Risk Status
Morrow County is one of five Oregon counties that will move from Extreme Risk to High Risk based on recent COVID-19 spread.
Umatilla County is...
Thanks to Measure 108, Cigarette, Other Tobacco Taxes to Increase
A series of increases in the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products and a new tax on inhalant delivery products, approved by Oregon...
OHA: Vaccines Coming Soon, But Public Should Not Let Guard Down
After a long spring, summer and fall, there is a glimmer of light ahead. The first COVID-19 vaccines may be available in limited quantities...
Umatilla County Health Reports 78 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 78 new confirmed cases COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include Friday through Sunday's new cases - bring the county's overall...
Umatilla County Expected to Placed in ‘Extreme Risk’ Category for COVID-19
Umatilla County is one of 21 other counties designated to be placed on the “Extreme Risk” category of counties outlined by the state.
Earlier this...
Oregon Sets Record for Most COVID Cases for Three Consecutive Days
The state of Oregon spent the weekend breaking its record for most new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day.
The Oregon Health Authority on...
Oregon Sets Record for New Cases, Deaths Reported in Single Day
Oregon again set a record on Thursday for the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in a single day.
The Oregon Health Authority...
Governor Announces 2-Week Freeze as COVID “Rages” Across State
As Oregon sees a second consecutive day with more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide “two-week freeze.”...
U. County on 2-Week Social Gathering Pause; In-Person Instruction Stopped
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kate Brown announced today that Umatilla is one of five Oregon counties that will have a two-week “pause”...
New COVID Cases in Oregon Still Rising; State Sets New Daily...
Oregon again broke its previous record for number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day on Thursday.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported...
Oregon Sets New Record for Number of COVID-19 Cases in a...
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recorded 2,642 new COVID-19 cases during the week of Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 – a 14-percent increase from...
OHA Reports Another Record Number of COVID-19 Cases at 550
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Friday reported 550 new COVID-19 cases in the state - the highest daily case count since the beginning...
Free COVID-19 Testing Available on Saturday at Mirasol Health Center
Oregon Health Authority, along with Oregon Rural Action and other Hispanic organizations, are providing free COVID-19 testing on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Mirasol Family...
Oregon Reports Single-Biggest Number of COVID Cases In 1 Day
Over the past few weeks, Oregon has seen a steady rise in daily coronavirus cases, culminating on Thursday when the state recorded 484 new...
General Election Candidate Forum Set for Community Center on Oct. 6
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and KOHU/The Q will host the 2020 General Election Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at...
COVID Backslide? Oregon Reports Highest Coronavirus Case Count
On Friday, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced 457 new and presumptive COVID-19 cases – the highest daily case count since the beginning of...
Oregon Health Authority Offers Tips for Schooling, Working From Home
The beginning of this school year is unusual in many ways. Most students are attending school in an online format, and many parents and...
Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires continue throughout the state, please continue to take care of yourselves and those around you. Keep an eye on local conditions in...
Sept. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases bring the county's overall total to 2,672.
There are 153 presumed cases of coronavirus in...
Oregon Health Authority Offers Tips for Safe Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and Oregon Health Authority has some words of caution for Oregonians as they plan their get-togethers and activities.
Past...