News & Stories for Oregonians
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is having a COVID-19 vaccine event at Chinook Winds Casino on Friday, May 14, from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This drive through event is open to all Oregon residents ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is required. No insurance information needed. Spanish interpreters available on-site. To register call 541-444-9636 and leave a message. We will call […]
Oregon reached another milestone in the efforts to vaccinate Oregonians — more than 2 million people have received at least one dose of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. According to the latest data, 2,006,179 people in Oregon have received at least one shot. Overall, 1,509,537 Oregonians have completed their series. “Based on our current […]
Making an appointment for vaccination is still the best way to limit your time waiting in line, but most pharmacies in Oregon are now offering walk-in vaccinations. If you are due for your second dose and are unable to get it at the site you received your first, you can walk in at most pharmacies […]
White Bird Clinic offers vaccination appointments to folks who are 18 and older in Eugene on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 541-246-2341 or register for an appointment here.
Ella Pulscak recently turned 16. Soon afterwards she got her first dose of vaccine at a pharmacy in Gresham. Our conversation was edited for clarity and length. How was the experience? “It went really fast. They just made sure I knew what shot I was getting and told me about potential side effects. I’ve never freaked out much about […]
Bus drivers, light rail operators and transit maintenance employees all work shifts that can make it hard to get to vaccine appointments. So TriMet, which provides bus, light rail and commuter rail transit services in the Portland Metro area, is bringing vaccinations to them. Recently, the transit agency held a series of vaccination clinics at its operating facilities, photo of clinic at left. Employees, qualified family members and contract workers rolled up their […]
Greg Schatten is an IT professional from the Portland area. We spoke with him recently about his reasons for being vaccinated, what he’s looking forward to post-vaccination, and side effects. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Why did you choose to be vaccinated? I wanted to feel like I was being responsible and setting myself […]
If you’re looking for information about the COVID-19 vaccine, 211 is a great way to get your questions about COVID-19 vaccines answered. You can text ORVAX to 898211 with your questions in English or Spanish. Also, if you need to schedule your vaccination and you don’t have access to the internet, you can call 211. They can help you schedule. This article first appeared in the […]
You may be wondering why cases have been on the rise recently, especially as we see an increase in vaccination across the state. There are two answers to this question – variants that are more transmissible and increased social gatherings without face coverings. The CDC and OHA are closely monitoring variants of concern (VOC). VOCs are variants that have mutations in the virus […]
The surge in COVID-19 cases and increase in hospitalizations in Oregon are a concern right now. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has updated recommendations for the length of quarantine to 14-days. We want to remind you that quarantining is an important tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. Here’s what you need to know about the quarantine guidance: If you are unvaccinated […]
