Revealing COVID-19 Scams, March 23
PORTLAND—U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams warned of several new fraud schemes seeking to exploit the evolving coronavirus public health emergency by targeting vulnerable populations. Scammers have already devise...
Supporting COVID-19 Response, March 23
In support of COVID-19 response, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, and the State Emergency Coordination Center have established a webpage where Oregonians can submit requests to donate services or supp...
State Health Plan Amendment, March 23
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is submitting an expedited State Plan Amendment to expand Medicaid coverage of telehealth and telephone services in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon is requesting a retro...
Oregon reports 24 new COVID-19 cases; announces funding for Local Public Health and Tribes, March 23
PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from to four, to five, the Oregon Health Authority 24 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 161, as of 8:...
U.S. Attorney’s Office & COVID-19, March 20
PORTLAND— U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced a series of steps aimed at protecting consumer financial safety and preventing civil rights violations amidst the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. Attorney Williams...
Oregon’s Sheriffs and COVID-19, March 20
Since the onset COVID-19 in Oregon, the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) has been coordinating an effort with our Oregon Sheriffs to share suggested practices and precautionary measures that protect th...
Oregon Military Ready to Provide Support, March 20
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Military Department/Oregon National Guard is providing assistance to local areas throughout the state in order to provide specialized support when needed with the COVID-19 response. Ass...
COVID-19 Business Layoffs/Unemployment, March 20
The health and safety of workplaces is of utmost importance to the Oregon Employment Department, and the agency’s mission is to support business and promote employment. The Employment Department has guidance av...
State Emergency Coordination Center, March 20
Salem, OR – March 16, 2020 – In response to the spread of COVID-19 across the state of Oregon, the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) at the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM), was activated March 9. ...
Crater Lake has free admission, March 20
The National Park Service has opened its doors across the country temporarily to offer visitors easier access to natural spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak. In Oregon, admission is free at Crater Lake National...