Two new COVID-19 cases were reported today in Malheur County. It is important for everyone to stay vigilant and reduce the risk of COVID-19 for themselves and those who are most vulnerable in our county. To protect your health, the Malheur County Health Department and the Oregon Health Authority recommend healthy habits that can slow the spread of COVID-19. They are all important and should all be done together to keep you as healthy as possible. Follow the links provided to learn more about how to stay safe at home and work.
Follow These Steps
- Physical distancing
- Handwashing & disinfecting
- Wear face coverings
- Make a plan – see more below
Making Your Plan
A basic plan includes:
- Talk to your household members about what to do if someone gets sick.
- Write down:
- Nearby organizations where you can get help, including health care
- Any medical conditions and medications for each person in your household
- Phone numbers of essential contacts, like other family members and your health care provider
- Your plan for home isolation, including a separate place for people to sleep, cook/eat, shower and use the toilet in case you or a family member gets sick.
If you need help creating your plan, the CDC has tips:
- COVID-19: Get your home ready. Create a household plan and keep your family and community safe.
Employers FAQ
- What are the available COVID sick/UI benefits?
- What are the rules about providing sick leave to my employees?
- How can I navigate resources for my small business?
- Learn more about COVID scenarios and benefits with this easy guide
- What are the rules about providing sick leave to my employees?
- Are there coronavirus safety posters I should display at my workplace?
- What if I have to lay people off or temporarily close my business because of issues related to COVID-19?
- Can any programs help minimize my layoffs?
- What if I permanently close my business because of COVID-19 coronavirus?
- What are the resources that can help me keep my company in business?
- How can I protect customers at my restaurant?
- What’s the best way to clean my workplace?
- What is the guidance from the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
- What is the guidance for construction/contractors?
Agricultural Workers
- COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Agricultural Workers and Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers
- Who Is More at Risk? | ¿Quiénes son más vulnerables?
- COVID-19 Is a Serious Disease | La COVID-19 es una enfermedad grave
- Help Avoid This Deadly Disease | Ayude a evitar esta enfermedad mortal
- What To Do if You Get Sick | Qué hacer si se enferma
- Your Right to a Safe and Healthy Workplace | Su derecho a un lugar de trabajoseguro y saludable
- Resources for Workers | Recursos para trabajadores
- Oregon Housing and Community Services
- Oregon Department of Agriculture
- Oregon Department of Education – Resources for Migrants and other non-English speaking students
- Oregon OSHA – How to file a Complaint
- Oregon Law Center
- Oregon Human Development Corporation
- Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)
- Pan-American Health Organization COVID-19 educational materials
- Migrant Clinicians Network – COVID-19 Resources
- National Center for Farmworker Health – COVID-19 Resources
- Immigrant Workers Rights and COVID-19
- World Health Organization video – How to make a temporary washing station in the field
COVID-19 Testing
- Learn more about testing basics
- Call your healthcare provider
- Need health insurance? Call the Malheur County Health Department at 541-889-7279 to see if you qualify for the Oregon Health Plan and get assistance with benefits available.
- Find out if you qualify for testing at their facility
- The OHA Investigative Guidelines recommend increased testing for those with symptoms or for people who are part of the following groups:
- Close contacts of a person with COVID-19
- People exposed to COVID-19 in congregate setting
- Migrant/seasonal agricultural workers upon arrival in Oregon
- People who identify as Black, African-American, Latino, Latina, Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Asian-American or Pacific Islander
- People who identify as having a disability
- People whose first language is not English
- Visit an upcoming COVID-19 Drive Up Testing Site
- Ontario testing: July 1, August 5
- Nyssa testing: July 8, August 12
- Vale testing: June 17, July 15, August 19
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