Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

WEST LINN, OR – March 12, 2020 - This morning, Governor Brown and the Oregon Health Authority announced new measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The measures include canceling gatherings of more than 250 people, encouraging members of high-risk populations to avoid crowds of more than ten people, canceling non-essential school and work gatherings, and more. Read the full measures from the Governor here.

City of West Linn leadership staff have been meeting regularly to respond to the latest guidance for our community, and have agreed to take the following actions:

• All classes and activities at the Adult Community Center from 9:00am-3:00pm are canceled, from March 16th through April 12th. Additional closures are currently under consideration.
• All programs and events at the West Linn Public Library are canceled through April 12th. The Library will remain open otherwise until further notice.
• Municipal Court will be postponed until April 2nd, with telephone and virtual meeting contact as needed.
• The Satter Community Room at the Police Department is closed to public events beginning immediately.
• It is recommended to citizen advisory groups, neighborhood associations, and other community gathering groups that meetings be postponed, conducted virtually, or at minimum, with social distancing strategies in mind (e.g. separation of seating).
• Read more steps the City is taking here.
• For updates on City meetings and event cancellations, view the City's calendar.

As always, the CDC recommends taking the following actions to keep yourself well and prevent the spread of infection:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with sick people or animals.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough into your elbow.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
• Stay home if you are sick and call your health care provider before going in to help limit exposure to others.
• Older adults and those at increased risk of severe illness due to chronic health conditions should take additional precautions to protect themselves and consider social distancing strategies such as avoiding gatherings or other situations of potential exposure.

The City continues to closely follow guidance from Clackamas County Public Health, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and the CDC to protect the public health during the current coronavirus pandemic. New information will be updated on our website.

Trustworthy sources of information:

Clackamas County
Oregon Health Authority
Centers for Disease Control
West Linn-Wilsonville School District COVID Info Page