USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON, August 25, 2021 — As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting our tenants and owners. In addition to previous actions taken by the Biden Administration, USDA will now offer: Additional support to property owners waiting to receive the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance…
Oregon Coronavirus Recovery Resources
Source: Defazio.House.gov For the most up-to-date information on what you should know about the coronavirus, state and local updates, and travel advisories please visit the following websites: General information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Status in Oregon – Oregon Health Authority Travel information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Avoid Coronavirus Scams – Federal…
Oregon’s Indoor Mask Mandate Takes Effect Friday: Governor Defends Timing of Decision
Source: OregonLive.com By Aimee Green | The Oregonian/OregonLive A seemingly battle-worn Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday defended her decision to reinstate Oregon’s indoor mask mandate this Friday – saying she didn’t realize until recently that virtually none of the county leaders she’d entrusted to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic planned to do a…
Oregon Covid Dashboard Update
Source: GovStatus.eGov.com The range of data dashboards and resources here are really incredible so take a look if you want to keep informed as this pandemic progresses. Below is a screenshot from the latest update dashboard for earlier this week. The stunning dominance of the Delta variant (Yellow) is clear as is the rise in…
OHA Recommends Universal Mask Use For All Public Indoor Settings
Source: Content.GovDelivery.com Contact: OHA External Relations, orcovid19.media@dhsoha.state.or.us OHA recommends universal mask use for all public indoor settings In response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Oregon Health Authority today is recommending universal mask use in public…
Vaccination Clinic at the School July 1st
Lane County Public Health will be holding a vaccination clinic on at the McKenzie River Community School tomorrow, July 1st. The clinic will run from 5 – 6 pm in the Old Gym. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome too! Schedule now at www.lanecounty.org/vaxclinics Click on the link that says, “Schedule a vaccine appointment.”
Lane County Vaccinations and Reopening
June 30th is here and most Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted in Oregon as we achieve very close to a 70% first dose adult vaccination rate. As of June 25, only 31,264 people needed to receive a first dose to reach the 70% benchmark and Gov. Kate Brown announced last week the state would reopen…
Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Extended to July 31st
Source: RD.USDA.gov The purpose of this notice is to announce an extension of the moratorium on foreclosure and to extend the date by which a lender may approve a borrower’s request for an initial COVID-19 mortgage payment forbearance. Extension on Foreclosures and Evictions through July 31, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels
Source: Oregon.gov Polk County approved to move down to Lower Risk, Jefferson, Klamath, and Marion approved to move down to Moderate Risk Salem, OR—Final county movements announced this week Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. A complete…