Latest Updates Aug 12th

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August 12, 2020 Weekly COVID Updates

Greetings!

If you were not able to join us for our virtual breakfast meeting yesterday, watch the recording HERE! Guest speakers from the Clatsop County Public Heath Dept & Oregon OSHA spoke about best practices for businesses if an employee or customer has COVID and about local testing. The superintendent from Seaside Schools was also on hand to talk about what school will look like in the Fall.

If you need advice & guidance about all things COVID these are two important numbers to contact.

Clatsop County Public Health Department at 503-325-8500.

Oregon OSHA Consultation Services at Toll-free 800-922-2689.

Clatsop County and local partners are again organizing the distribution of free face masks to the public. Masks will be handed out at no cost at multiple locations around the county tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 13. See flyer below,

Have a successful, safe, and healthy week!

Buddie Anderson, Executive Assistant

In loving memory of Van Nordquist. Forever in our hearts.

Important updates by organization

News from the State

Building a Safe and Strong Oregon

1) Governor Releases NEW updated School Health and Safety Metrics

Metrics set strict health and safety standards for in-person instruction, with accommodations for young learners, remote and rural schools.

Updated 8/11 Ready Schools, Safe Learners 2020 Guidance

2) Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Nevada Announce Coordination on Telehealth.

3) First Month of Statewide Enforcement Efforts Finds Businesses Largely in Compliance with Face Covering, Physical Distancing Requirements

Over 3,600 businesses inspected since July 4th, statewide weekend inspections and enforcement to continue.

4) Governor announced effective Friday, July 24th:

Face Coverings

Face coverings will be required for all Oregonians ages five and up in indoor public spaces and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained.
Face coverings will be required even in cases of physical exertion indoors, and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained.

Businesses

The maximum indoor capacity limit is capped at 100 for all venues in Phase II counties and for restaurants and bars in Phase I or II counties.
Restaurants and bars will be required to stop serving customers at 10:00 PM statewide.

5) Masks are required in indoor public spaces and outdoors when not able to social distance statewide. Updated July 15 Face Covering/Mask Guidance. Updated Statewide social gatherings guidelines - limit 10 indoors

6) Visit OHA website for Phase 2 general & sector specific guidance and FAQ's.

News from Clatsop County

Clatsop County and local partners are again organizing the distribution of free face masks to the public. Masks will be handed out at no cost at multiple locations around the county on Thursday, Aug. 13.

The county has recorded a total of 88 cases since March 23. Sixty-six of those individuals have recovered; the others are convalescing at home.

KN95 masks are being distributed to Chambers & Cities for distribution to businesses and citizens, while supplies last. Take the Burn Rate & Request Survey by Monday (Aug 17th) at 3pm for pick-up at the Chamber next Wednesday, Aug 19th.

Complete the Survey Request below

Burn Rate/Request Survey

News from Business Oregon

PPE Resource

Supply Connector: new resource for businesses struggling to find PPE https://supplyconnector.org/states/oregon/

-Who's Open? Shop & Dine Local-

Business Resources

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