CHW release – We will need to continue this downward trend of cases to get to low Risk and lift most of the restriction we are currently under. Encourage those around you to take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus. Some ways to do that include: • Continue to use masks appropriately. The newest guidance on face masks can be found HERE. • Get vaccinated, not only will this keep you safer from COVID-19, it will also put you in the running for the Lottery drawing of $1,000,000 at the end of June. • Get tested if you have symptoms. • Stay home if you are sick. Going to work or to church will you have symptoms is one of the most common ways that COVID is spread. • Continue to only gather in smaller social groups to limit potential spread. Thank you for doing your part to avoid a resurgence of new cases in Coos County. Our graphic includes updates on school metrics as well as county metrics. School and business metrics are different. Business metrics are guided by the Governor’s Office and the Oregon Health Authority and school metrics are guided by the Oregon Department of Education Ready Schools Safe Learners guidance. Schools have strong protocols that have increased protections so that students can return to school in person safely. Oregon Health Authority releases the metric data every Monday using a two week “look back” period. This allows communities, and Oregon Health Authority, to see case numbers on which decision are based to increase or decrease our county’s safety guidelines. If you have specific question on guidance for each risk level you can go to our website. If you have general questions regarding COVID-19, please visit our website for the most recent guidance, or email us at covid19.questions@chw.coos.or.us.
