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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Information

Stay informed about COVID-19

  • Oregon response: The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Office of Emergency Management lead the state response.
  • United States response: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leads the U.S. response.
  • Global response: The World Health Organization guides the global response.

Testing Information

COVID-19 Testing in Oregon

Free at-home COVID-19 tests are available through the Federal Government

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home tests through CovidTests.gov or by calling 800-232-0233, TTY: 711.
People with disabilities may call 888-677-1199 or email DIAL@USAgingAndDisability.org for assistance.

Vaccine Information

Find a COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon
Hood River County
https://hrccovid19.org/covid-19-vaccination-providers/

There is a regular drop in clinic at the health department, from 9-12 every Thursday without an appointment, for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Morrow County
  • Nazario Rivera, Morrow County Public Health Director, nrivera@co.morrow.or.us
  • Katie Murray, Morrow County Public Information, kmurray@co.morrow.or.us
  • Patty Unfred, Oregon Health Authority, Patricia.J.Unfred@dhsoha.state.or.us
North Central Public Health (Wasco, Sherman & Gilliam counties)
https://www.ncphd.org/covid-vaccines
 
They are also welcoming walk-in appointments at the NCPHD office, 419 E 7th St, The Dalles

Umatilla County
  • Hermiston - http://ucohealth.net/covid-events-new/hermiston
  • Milton-Freewater - http://ucohealth.net/covid-events-new/milton-freewater
  • Pendleton - http://ucohealth.net/covid-events-new/pendleton
  • Yellowhawk - https://yellowhawk.org/latest-covid-19-information/
  • CTUIR - https://www.ctuir-response.info/post/ctuir-covid-19-weekly-ict-update-march-26-2021
Milton Freewater 1244 N Elizabeth Street, May 6, and May 20th. Arrival windows open each Monday at 8:00am for events that week.  Please select an arrival window online at bit.ly/ucohealthcovidvaccine.  If you are unable to access the online form, phone assistance is available by calling 541-278-6311. 

Pendleton 2260 SE Court Ave, May 7th, May 21st
Arrival windows open each Monday at 8:00am for events that week. Please select an arrival window online at bit.ly/ucohealthcovidvaccine.  If you are unable to access the online form, phone assistance is available by calling 541-278-6311. 

Wheeler County  
  • https://asherhealth.org/c-19-info  
  • https://asherhealth.org/news/f/vaccines-for-wheeler-county


Find a COVID-19 Vaccine through the CDC
  1. Visit Vaccines.gov
  2. Text your ZIP Code to GETVAX (438829); Spanish, VACUNA (822862)
  3. Call 800-232-0233

Looking for a vaccine booster?

  • Contact your primary care provider
  • Find a high-volume vaccination site
  • Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, toll-free, 6 am to 7 pm daily, including holidays
  • For more help, or to be connected to an in-home vaccination or booster, text ORCOVID to 898211 (English and Spanish) or email ORCOVID@211info.org
  • Search the locator map at GetVaccinated.Oregon.gov

“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

Uplifting News Sources
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  • 32 Positive News Stories You May Have Missed During The Coronavirus Outbreak
  • Uplifting stories from New York Times
  • Positive News Magazine
  • Uplifting stories from BBC News
  • German firm Bosch to cut coronavirus test time ‘to 2½ hours’
  • Chinese Company Donates Tens of Thousands of Masks to Coronavirus-Striken Italy, Says ‘We Are Waves of the Same Sea’
  • China’s richest man to donate 500,000 coronavirus testing kits, 1 million masks to U.S. to help ‘in these difficult times’
Good News Newsletters
  • The Week
  • The Telegraph
  • Good News Network
  • GoodGoodGood
  • Country and Town House
Feeling Anxious?
The Wellness Society is providing free Coronavirus Anxiety Workbooks.

I need help with...

  • FOOD - Food Resources, Pantries, Senior Meals, Tribal Commodities, Home Delivered Meals, Food Warehouse
  • HOUSING RENT/MORTGAGE - Homeless Lodging Assistance Program Overview and Update, Rent or Mortgage
  • UTILITIES - Power, Water, Heat

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      • Food Pantries
      • Senior Nutrition
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      • Eviction Prevention
      • Rent Well
      • Home 4 Hope
    • Homeownership >
      • Financial Literacy Workshop & Counseling
      • Homebuyer Education & Counseling
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      • Foreclosure Prevention
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      • Water
    • Weatherization
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