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March 7, 2023 Spotlight on Malheur County WIC Program
March 3, 2023 Oregon will lift mask requirement for health care settings April 3
February 16, 2023 Tobacco retail licensing program helps retailers comply with commercial tobacco sales laws
February 14, 2023 Free Family Movie & Dinner March 3rd
February 13, 2023 OHA informs Oregon Health Plan members that eligibility renewals will resume April 1
February 8, 2023 Spotlight on Malheur County Vital Records Program
January 10, 2023 Housing, mental health care among new OHA director’s priorities
December 22, 2022 Reduce risk of getting, transmitting flu during holiday weekends
November 23, 2022 Health experts ask people to take action to lower risk as RSV, flu cases push hospitals to brink
November 10, 2022 Respiratory viruses to continue circulating this season at higher levels
November 1, 2022 Enroll now for 2023 health coverage
October 20, 2022 2nd doses of monkeypox (hMPXV) vaccine highly encouraged
October 13, 2022 New COVID-19 boosters now approved for people 5 and older in Oregon
September 2, 2022 Western states workgroup recommendation makes way for updated boosters
August 30, 2022 More West Nile Virus Activity in Malheur County
August 30, 2022 Más Actividad del Virus del Nilo Occidental en el Condado de Malheur
August 8, 2022 Invest in Yourself with Health is Wealth Program
August 2, 2022 Healthier Oregon: Healthier Oregon Better Care for More People
July 22, 2022 First Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Malheur County
July 22, 2022 Primeros mosquitos con el virus del Nilo Occidental en Oregón este año han sido encontrados en el condado de Malheur
May 6, 2022 County Health Rankings Report shows progress and opportunities for Malheur County
April 20, 2022 Vaccine Booster Information
February 4, 2022 100th Malheur County resident dies from COVID-related causes
January 13, 2022 OHA launches hotline, website, for COVID-19-positive people
December 28, 2021 Malheur County passes 6,000-case milestone
December 6, 2021 Six Malheur County residents die from COVID-19 related illness
December 1, 2021 Needle exchange recycles more than 15,000 pounds of syringes
November 23, 2021 OHA lifts mask requirements for outdoor gatherings
November 5, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine clinics scheduled (flyer)
November 5, 2021 Recreational use advisory lifted for Malheur Reservoir Nov. 5
October 21, 2021 Extended Clinic Hours, Weekend Vaccine Clinics in November and December
October 11, 2021 Fairgrounds COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Events in October Flyer – Spanish
October 11, 2021 Fairgrounds COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Events in October Flyer – English
September 15, 2021 Health Alert Network Message on Fentanyl Overdoses
August 4, 2021 New Health and Safety Rule for Employees in Health Care Settings
August 3, 2021 Take Your Shot Malheur County Winner Announced
July 30, 2021 First mosquitoes with West Nile virus in Oregon this year found in Malheur County
July 29, 2021 K-12 Mask Guidance with CDC Recommendations
July 27, 2021 OHA recommends universal mask use for all public indoor settings
June 16, 2021 Malheur County Submits COVID-19 Vaccine Health Equity Plan
May 14, 2021 Teen birth rate on a steady decline in Malheur County
May 11, 2021 Governor announces vaccination goals for reopening local economies
May 4, 2021 Malheur County moving to High Risk following 35 new cases, 3 deaths
April 28, 2021 Malheur County will return to Moderate Risk on Friday
April 20, 2021 Malheur County will remain at Lower Risk despite rising COVID-19 cases
April 14, 2021 Warning Week: COVID-19 test positivity rate and cases are rising in Malheur County
April 13, 2021 Malheur County pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in accordance with state and federal guidance
April 12, 2021 Eligible people under age 18 urged to get Pfizer vaccine while local supply lasts
April 7, 2021 Eight-day vaccine event begins April 16 in Ontario
April 6, 2021 Malheur County will move to Lower Risk this Friday
March 31, 2021 Malheur County gets the OK to open eligibility to Group 7 effective immediately
March 23, 2021 Malheur County’s test positivity and case rates continue to decline
March 22, 2021 Malheur County gets green light from state to move on to next eligibility group
March 19, 2021 Agricultural workers become eligible for vaccine on Monday
March 16, 2021 Warning Week: Malheur County case rate solidly in Moderate Risk range
March 12, 2021 OHA Update: Good news on vaccine allocation & COVID-19 trends, update on new mutations
March 12, 2021 County vaccinator reaches bittersweet milestone
March 12, 2021 Governor Kate Brown issues executive order reopening schools for in-person instruction
March 9, 2021 Malheur County will remain at Moderate Risk despite case rate
March 5, 2021 Governor Kate Brown announces return to in-person instruction for Oregon public schools
March 4, 2021 Governor Kate Brown Announces Two-Week Extension for Counties Facing Moves Back to Extreme Risk
March 3, 2021 Warning Week: Malheur County could be moving to High Risk if case rate doesn’t decrease
March 2, 2021 Sexually transmitted infections show increase in Malheur County
February 26, 2021 State announces timeline for remaining COVID-19 vaccine phases
February 23, 2021 New COVID-19 risk level will loosen safety restrictions on businesses, activities in Malheur County
February 17, 2021 Tomorrow’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic canceled due to weather-related shipping delays
February 16, 2021 Risk level report confirms downward trend in cases, test positivity rates in Malheur County
February 12, 2021 Malheur County’s declining new COVID-19 case counts bring optimism
February 8, 2021 Malheur County sees significant drop in test positivity; no change to risk level status
February 5, 2021 Oregonians age 80+ become eligible for vaccination on Monday
February 4, 2021 MCHD will host vaccine clinic on Saturday, Feb. 6
February 3, 2021 State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations
January 28, 2021 Malheur County sees significant increase in COVID-19 outbreaks
January 22, 2021 MCHD submits Phase 1b readiness letter to state health authority
January 15, 2021 OHA Phase 1a Checklist
January 11, 2021 MCHD will offer two Phase 1a vaccine clinics this week
January 4, 2021 MCHD Will Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccines on Wednesday
December 29, 2020 Malheur Among Six Counties Appealing to OHA for Flexibility in Risk Level Determinations
December 24, 2020 MCHD Will Work with School Districts to Return Students to the Classroom
December 4, 2020 Governor Kate Brown Provides COVID-19 and Vaccine Update
December 1, 2020 Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels
November 18, 2020 Weekly cases and hospitalizations at record highs
November 13, 2020 Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide Two-Week Freeze to Stop Rapid Spread of COVID-19
November 13, 2020 Oregon, California & Washington Issue Travel Advisories
November 13, 2020 Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide Two-Week Freeze to Stop Rapid Spread of COVID-19
November 10, 2020 Health Officials Urge the Public to Stop the Spread
November 9, 2020 Governor Kate Brown Places Four Additional Counties on Two-Week Pause
October 29, 2020 Make safety part of your holiday celebrations
October 26, 2020 County Health Rankings Report Shows Progress and Opportunities for Malheur County
October 20, 2020 Updated Statewide Face Covering Guidance
October 13, 2020 Malheur County Health Department Asks the Public for Help Preventing COVID-19 Spread
October 9, 2020 Clarification on School COVID-19 Case Numbers
October 9, 2020 Upcoming COVID-19 Testing Events and Planning for Halloween
September 18, 2020 COVID-19 Drive Up Testing and Flu POD Press Release
September 18, 2020 October 14 COVID-19 Drive Up Testing Flyer
September 15, 2020 COVID-19 Community Resources for Agricultural Workers and Employers
September 8, 2020 Malheur County COVID-19 Data Update
September 3, 2020 Malheur COVID-19 Outbreaks Update
August 27, 2020 First Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Malheur County
August 26, 2020 Malheur County Court Resolution for Size of Local Social Gatherings Extended Through End of Year
August 21, 2020 Malheur County Reviews School Blueprints for Reentry
August 17, 2020 Open Letter to Governor Brown on Malheur Returning to Phase 1
August 13, 2020 Malheur County Returns To Phase 1 August 17th
August 7, 2020 MCHD COVID-19 Situation Update
August 6, 2020 Malheur County Court Resolution for Size of Local Social Gatherings Extended
July 22, 2020 “Keep Malheur County Open” Campaign Launches
July 18, 2020 Malheur County Announces Three New Deaths Associated with COVID-19
July 15, 2020 Malheur County Court Proclamation: Together, We Can Keep Malheur County Open
July 15, 2020 Malheur County Court Resolution to protect Malheur County citizens and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19
July 13, 2020 Malheur County Announces Second and Third Death Associated with COVID-19
July 13, 2020 MCHD and SRCI Report on Increasing COVID-19 Cases
July 4, 2020 Malheur County on State Watch List as Cases Climb
June 24, 2020 Expanded COVID-19 Testing Criteria Addresses Disparities
June 14, 2020 Stay Safe at Home and at Work
June 14, 2020 Ontario COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Flyer
June 8, 2020 Boost Oregon Provider Seminar July 23 Flyer
June 6, 2020 Malheur County Announces First COVID-19 Death
June 5, 2020 Malheur County Announces Increased Contact Tracing to Support Safe Reopening
June 4, 2020 Vale COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Flyer
June 4, 2020 Nyssa COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Flyer
June 4, 2020 Malheur County Approved to Enter Phase II
June 1, 2020 Malheur County Request to Enter Phase II Letter to Governor
May 28, 2020 OHA reporting of large COVID-19 workplace outbreaks
May 26, 2020 Upcoming Ontario COVID-19 Testing Flyer
May 26, 2020 Upcoming Ontario COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing
May 14, 2020 Plan for Reopening Malheur County
May 14, 2020 Malheur Reopening Plan Approved
May 14, 2020 Recorded Webinars – Businesses Planning for Phase I
May 11, 2020 Reopening Webinars – Businesses Planning for Phase I
May 5, 2020 Vale COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Flyer
May 8, 2020 COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site Coming to Vale
May 6, 2020 Oregon Health Authority Releases COVID-19 Data by Zip Code
May 5, 2020 Nyssa COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Flyer
May 5, 2020 COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site Coming to Nyssa
May 2, 2020 Significant Increase in COVID-19 Positive Cases and Reporting Recovered Cases
April 30, 2020 Three Positive Malheur County Cases Reported in 24 Hours
April 22, 2020 COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Flyer
April 22, 2020 COVID-19 Drive-Up Testing Site Coming to Malheur County
April 20, 2020 PRIME+ Peer Program Brochure
April 12, 2020 MCHD COVID-19 Case Reporting Changes
April 11, 2020 When You Leave Home, Protect Yourself Poster
April 11, 2020 MCHD Response to Frequently Asked Questions
April 10, 2020 Malheur County Announces Third Positive COVID-19 Case
April 3, 2020 COVID-19 Guidance for Malheur County Residents
April 2, 2020 Malheur County Reports Second Positive COVID-19 Case
March 29, 2020 Malheur County’s First Positive Case of COVID-19
March 25, 2020 Guidance Following COVID-19 Case in Payette County
March 24, 2020 Southwest District Health Confirms Positive COVID-19 Case in Payette County
March 23, 2020 Business Social Distancing Essential to Slow COVID-19 Pandemic
March 18, 2020 Malheur COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
March 16, 2020 Malheur County Health Department Community Mitigation Recommendations
March 12, 2020 State of Oregon Updated Mitigation Measures on Coronavirus Response
March 12, 2020 New COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures in Place
March 11, 2020 People at Higher Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19
March 10, 2020 First Multnomah County resident tests positive for COVID-19
March 8, 2020 OHA adds 7 new presumptive positive cases to Oregon’s COVID-19 count
March 8, 2020 State agencies issue COVID-19 guidance to Oregon schools and universities
March 5, 2020 MCHD COVID-19 Update
March 4, 2020 Idaho is prepared, do your part to prevent spread
March 2, 2020 Oregon identifies third presumptive positive case of COVID-19
March 2, 2020 Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
March 1, 2020 Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Appears in Oregon
February 28, 2020 Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus
February 24, 2020 OHA to begin regular updates o persons under monitoring for COVID-19
February 24, 2020 MCHD Opioid Prevention
February 3, 2020 February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
January 31, 2020 Flu Season is in Full Swing in Malheur County
December 12, 2019 Alarming lead levels found in certain traditional cosmetics, turmeric
November 25, 2019 With whooping cough on the rise, health officials urge vaccination
October 14, 2019 Malheur County Health Department to Host Emergency Preparedness Training and Conduct Drill to Provide Seasonal Flu Vaccine to Public

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