Oregon Health Authority

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — “With guidance that size there’s the opportunity to interpret it… and interpret it incorrectly,” said Kristin Hosfelt, spokeswoman for Grants Pass School District 7. This month, the Oregon Health Authority says Josephine County saw 32 coronavirus cases in …

MEDFORD, Ore. – “We must get infection rates down, each one of us can make a difference,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Coronavirus cases continue to rise at a rate Oregon health official are calling ‘alarming.’ It’s the reason Governor Brown announced …

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced new coronavirus restrictions Monday afternoon, as health officials warn of a spike in cases. In a press conference Monday, the governor said the state saw more cases of COVID-19 last week than the entire …

MEDFORD, Ore.– The use of psilocybin mushrooms in licensed therapy could be something voters decide this November. Proponents of a ballot initiative on allowing psilocybin mushrooms in therapy have been gathering signatures and say they are making a major announcement about those …

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority reports there are now 278 new and presumptive coronavirus cases in the state. That brings the state’s total to 6,098. The agency says the increase in cases is due to workplace outbreaks as well as …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Oregon counties are preparing for the second phase of reopening after the governor sent a notice to county leaders Thursday night. In the letter, it outlines how counties can send in requests and applications to move forward in the process. …

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. – Late Wednesday night Curry County Sheriff John Ward announced the Governor’s approval on Curry County’s application for Phase 1 reopening from the coronavirus shutdown. In a letter sent from Oregon Governor Kate Brown to Curry County Commissioners the …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Oregon Health Authority is now releasing the number of cases by zip code. The effort is a way for the agency to be more transparent with the public and according to OHA – provide a community look at the virus’ …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority puts together a weekly report of COVID-19 cases across the state. But for the first time, the agency is showing how many people have the virus per zip code. The report shows the exact number …

MEDFORD, Ore. — “We absolutely see young people who get very, very ill and we get old people who don’t even know they have it,” said Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson Co. health officer. If you’re looking for hard, fast rules for who …