Latest Updates Oct 7th

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October 7, 2020 Weekly COVID Updates

Greetings!

CEDR announced a new grant program with expanded eligibility for Clatsop County small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of $5,000 and above are now available to small businesses with 25 or fewer employees that have received less than $100,000 in federal relief funds. Apply now at clatsopcc.edu/cedr

This week Clatsop County Was Added to the State “Watchlist” Due to Rapid Rise of COVID Cases. Read full Document HERE!

Counties are placed on the watch list when there is a sporadic case rate of ≥ 50 per 100,000 in the last two weeks and the county has >5 sporadic cases in the last two weeks. Sporadic cases are those cases that cannot be traced to a source, which indicates community spread.

Counties remain on the watch list for a minimum of three weeks and until their sporadic case count drops below 50 per 100,000 or ≤5 cases in the previous two weeks.

The watch list helps policymakers and the COVID-19 response team to prioritize resources and assistance to the counties that are seeing the broadest spread of COVID-19. The assistance offered to a particular county depends on the assessment of its needs. Often it includes epidemiological assistance and staffing support.

Presence on the watch list does not indicate that a county is being moved back a phase in reopening, nor is it punitive.

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) The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today a new program to help people who work in Oregon and need to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19 exposure, but do not have access to COVID-19-related paid sick leave. Employees can apply online starting Wednesday, September 16, at www.oregon.gov/covidpaidleave. For additional information about eligibility and the availability of funds, see the full news release here.

2) Governor Kate Brown Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60 Days

3) Oregon Employment Department Approved to Begin Dispersing Lost Wages Assistance Benefits

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the Oregon Employment Department’s application for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program, a temporary emergency measure that gives an additional $300 per week to people who are out of work due to COVID-19 and who and are receiving unemployment benefits.

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

5) 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.

6) 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.

News from Clatsop County

138 new cases in the last two weeks. The county has recorded a total of 238 cases since March. Ninety-seven 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 (Oct. 12th) at 3pm for pick-up at the Chamber next Wednesday, Oct. 14th.

Complete the Survey Request below

Burn Rate/Request Survey

Are you a business that is not sure who to call about preventative measures, contact tracing, guidance, complaints, and exposure?

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.

News from Business Oregon

PPE Resource (Updated 9/20)

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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