Jackson County Public Health received 29,430 iHealth COVID-19 Test kits from the OHA to distribute to the public. Jackson County
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The Medford School District Releases Statement on Future Mask Usage
The Medford School District has released a statement regarding the upcoming change in state mask usage: You may have already
Oregon Will Lift Indoor Mask Requirements Before March 31
Oregon will remove general mask requirements for indoor public places no later than March 31, state health officials announced today.
OHA Files Permanent School Mask and Vaccination Rules
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is expected to file permanent rules today that keep in place requirements for masking indoors in
JCLS to Temporarily Close 15 Metro Branches Due to Staffing Shortage
Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) will temporarily close all 15 branches for one week, beginning Monday, January 31, 2022. The
Oregon Sees Highest Number of Insurance Enrollees in Years
During the 2022 open enrollment period, 146,602 Oregonians enrolled in health insurance coverage, the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace announced today.
Increased Emergency SNAP Benefits Continue in February
Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in February. The federal government has
Oregon Reopens Emergency Rental Assistance Program For Limited Time
The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) today began again accepting new applications for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Oregon National Guard Start Second Hospital Relief Mission
Oregon National Guard Service Members started their second hospital relief mission on Jan. 18, 2022. This new activation will place
Oregon Increases Income Limits for Food Assistance
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has increased the income limits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and
OHA Reduces Reporting Requirements in K-12 Settings
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will release new COVID-19 contact tracing and notification recommendations for K-12 settings to lessen the overall
Jackson County Updates Guidelines on COVID Testing
As Jackson County experiences a surge of COVID-19 cases that is larger than ever previously experienced, authorities are seeing a
