New framework for counties will go into effect December 3
December 2, 2020
After the statewide two-week freeze ends today, Oregon will introduce a new framework of safety measures dependent on each county's risk. Clackamas County is considered to be in the extreme risk category. Here's what you need to know:
More information available at coronavirus.oregon.gov.
Who is Really in Your Bubble?
Many people have chosen to form social bubbles to keep social contact during the pandemic. While social bubbles can help lessen the risk of spreading COVID-19, they can also give people a false sense of safety. It's still safest to limit socializing to the people you live with. If you do choose to gather with another household, consider the risks involved.
To understand what your actual risk of COVID-19 exposure is, it's a good idea to take the time to consider what interactions each bubble member might have outside of the bubble. Consider this example: Ellen thinks her bubble merely includes her brother Greg and her friend Geneva. But Greg attended a birthday gathering with three other people over the weekend and had an in-person work meeting with a colleague. So Ellen's potential exposure is wider than she thought.
Right now, COVID-19 is surging and threatening hospital capacity in Oregon, but we can still flatten the curve if we stay home, wear a face covering when we go out, and maintain physical distance of at least six feet from people we don't live with. Please help keep people in Oregon healthy and safe this holiday season.
More information on COVID-19 bubble considerations is available on the Indiana Department of Health website.
Coming Thursday: Facebook Live on Social Gatherings and Holidays
As cases continue to rise in Oregon, COVID-19 is reshaping how Oregonians celebrate the holidays. Join Oregon Health Authority at 1:30pm Thursday, December 3, for tips on celebrating safely and information on social gathering guidelines. Their experts will answer your questions directly.
The Facebook Live will be available in English and in Spanish.
