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Vaccination Update 3/24

All you need to know about the vaccinations in Oregon. Click on this link for the details https://public.tableau.com/profile/oregon.health.authority.covid.19#!/vizhome/OregonCOVID-19VaccinationTrends/OregonStatewideVaccinationTrends

Oregon Health Update 3/24: 379 New Cases with 45 in Jackson County

Oregon reports 379 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND, Ore. — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,368, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority reported 379 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state …

CA Medical Study: COVID Infection Rare with Vaccination

COVID-19 infection after vaccination rare, study suggests SAN DIEGO, Calif. (NBC) — A new study found that it’s rare to get COVID-19 after being vaccinated but it can happen. California researchers looked at over 36,000 healthcare workers who had received at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. A total of 379 people ended up testing positive for …

JaCo Public Health Investigating Work Place Virus Outbreaks 3/24

MEDFORD, Ore. — KDRV Jackson County Public Health said on Wednesday that it is investigating a pair of workplace coronavirus outbreaks in the area, alongside an apparent surge in daily cases. The agency said that it began investigating a potential outbreak at Knife River Material on March 9. As of Wednesday, there were six cases linked to the outbreak. Another …

When It Comes to War We Are United: What Is Wrong with This Union?

When it comes to war, there is no bitter partisanship in the foreign policy establishment By John Marciano, Talent Writing in the Nation (March 16), scholar David Bromwich states that whichever party is in power, US foreign policy since 9/11 “has meant a unified government under the masters of war.” Reality, however, is much deeper and entrenched because these masters …

Jackson County Remains in High Risk Category for COVID Cases

Public health officer believes Jackson County will stay in ‘High Risk’ category JACKSON CO., Ore. — Being in the ‘high risk’ category has allowed businesses to partially re-open business in Jackson County and get back to a sense of normalcy, but if COVID cases don’t get under control, they could shut back down. “I think the numbers will continue to …

Oregon Health Reports on Vaccination Trends Statewide and by County

Click on this link to get the details of the vaccination effort in Oregon and by County -- https://public.tableau.com/profile/oregon.health.authority.covid.19#!/vizhome/OregonCOVID-19VaccinationTrends/OregonStatewideVaccinationTrends

Online Insurance Help for Fire Victims

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. -- KDVR Six months after the catastrophic wildfires that destroyed over 2,500 homes in Southern Oregon, many are experiencing issues with their insurance claims and need expert guidance to navigate through negotiations and disputes. On Tuesday, March 23, 6-7 PM, the nonprofit consumer advocacy group, United Policyholders, and Rep. Pam Marsh, are hosting a free online workshop …

New Oregon Hiking Map after the 2020 Fires

MEDFORD, Ore-- Recently, Oregon Wildfire Response released a new detailed hiking map to the public. The map was created to help people better understand where hiking closures are, because of last year's wildfires, to help the public plan ahead, avoid closed areas, and recreate safely outdoors. ​Oregon currently has a large number of post-fire recreation area closures across many land management …

Message from Talent Irrigation District Regarding the Drought and TID Water Supply

TALENT IRRIGATION DISTRICT DROUGHT INFORMATION POSTED MARCH 17, 2021 SOUTHERN OREGON IS IN A SEVERE DROUGHT FOR IRRIGATION WATER. MOTHER NATURE IS ALWAYS FIRMLY IN CONTROL OF THIS PART OF THE WATER SUPPLY. THE IRRIGATION DISTRICT DOES NOT MAKE THE WATER, WE JUST TRANSPORT THE WATER. MULTIPLE BELOW AVERAGE SNOWPACK WATER YEARS, COUPLED WITH SUSTAINED LONG HOT SUMMERS, HAS CREATED …
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