Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 19; state has 1,542 new cases, Lincoln County 2

December 19, 2020

Oregon reports 1,542 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 36 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 36 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,340 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,542 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday bringing the state total to

Oregon Health Authority: here’s the latest Friday on state’s supply and distribution of vaccines

December 18, 2020

Oregon receives scheduled supply of 35,100 COVID-19 vaccine doses for current week Salem, OR – Oregon has received its full scheduled supply of 35,100 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses for the week of December 13-December 19, 2020. A total of 685 health care workers received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Thursday December 17, 2020. Of

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Dec. 18; Oregon surpasses 100,000 cases; Lincoln County adds 7

December 18, 2020

Oregon surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 infections; 1,390 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths reported PORTLAND, Ore. — Today, Oregon has crossed another threshold since COVID-19 was first detected in our state in February, with more than 100,000 cases reported. The virus has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,304 the Oregon Health Authority

Yachats City Council finishes up tumultuous year with last-minute work, list of accomplishments and admonition to be nicer

December 17, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council on Wednesday completed its last meeting of a contentious year, doing a little business but mostly citing accomplishments of two outgoing members, listening to a simple warning from another, and getting a mea culpa from one councilor-elect. It was the last meeting for Mayor John Moore, who had served a two-year term;

Beginning Friday, Lincoln County moves into “extreme risk” COVID-19 category with tighter restrictions on gatherings, businesses

December 17, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, Lincoln County moved Friday into the state’s “extreme risk” category because of a four-week spike in COVID-19 cases, adding tighter restrictions on people and businesses. Those new restrictions include: No more inside dining at restaurants, although smaller ones shut down Thursday until early January; Indoor and outdoor social and at-home gatherings are supposed

State’s chief epidemiologist says goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of Oregon’s population by summer

December 17, 2020

By CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/The Lund Report If all goes well, Oregon will greatly ramp up its COVID-19 vaccination drive by mid-winter, with the hopes of having 70% of the population – about 3 million people – inoculated by late spring or summer, said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state’s chief epidemiologist, in an interview with The Lund Report. In the meantime, however,

First COVID-19 vaccine arrived Thursday in Lincoln County, health care workers will be first to get doses but months later for general public

December 17, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The first doses of a groundbreaking vaccine deemed effective at combating COVID-19 arrived Thursday in Lincoln County. The arrival means that within a day or two, a hastily assembled network of medical professionals and providers will swing into action in an effort to halt a virus that has infected tens of thousands in Oregon and millions

Jury finds Waldport woman guilty of three charges involving elderly Yachats couple

December 17, 2020

A Lincoln County circuit court jury Thursday found a Waldport woman guilty of identify theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and criminal mistreatment involving a theft from an elderly Yachats couple she was caring for in 2018. But the jury acquitted Jennifer L. Snyder on a charge of first-degree theft. Sentencing is set for Dec. 30. The jury also

Lincoln County commissioners promise to deal with short-term rental regulations, but extend moratorium until next June

December 17, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County commissioners are promising to finally settle proposed new restrictions on hundreds of vacation rentals in unincorporated areas – except it may not be for another five months. Faced with a deadline of Dec. 31 to end or extend a moratorium on new licenses, hold public workshops and debate and decide on a series of

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 16; Oregon has 1,562 new cases, Lincoln County 5

December 16, 2020

Oregon reports 1,562 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 48 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 48 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,262, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,562 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, bringing the state total to

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Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 19; state has 1,542 new cases, Lincoln County 2

Oregon Health Authority: here’s the latest Friday on state’s supply and distribution of vaccines

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Dec. 18; Oregon surpasses 100,000 cases; Lincoln County adds 7

Yachats City Council finishes up tumultuous year with last-minute work, list of accomplishments and admonition to be nicer

Beginning Friday, Lincoln County moves into “extreme risk” COVID-19 category with tighter restrictions on gatherings, businesses

State’s chief epidemiologist says goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of Oregon’s population by summer

First COVID-19 vaccine arrived Thursday in Lincoln County, health care workers will be first to get doses but months later for general public

Jury finds Waldport woman guilty of three charges involving elderly Yachats couple

Lincoln County commissioners promise to deal with short-term rental regulations, but extend moratorium until next June

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 16; Oregon has 1,562 new cases, Lincoln County 5

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