Health Outreach and Education

Health Outreach and Education

The State of Oregon continues to monitor the latest information from the Department of Health and Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. We ask community members to stay informed, calm and vigilant to keep you, your loved ones and our communities safe. 

Tips to help protect yourself, your loved ones and your community

  • Remain informed and follow guidelines from public health officials
  • Please cover your face if you go out into public
  • Practice physical distancing, staying at least 6 feet from others
  • Stay home if you are sick
  • Don't gather
  • Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19
  • Wash your hands often
  • Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. 

Face covers required while in public

Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases throughout Oregon, a Statewide face covering is mandate now in effect and requires the use of face coverings in public for everyone over the age of 5, unless someone has a medical condition that makes it unsafe for them to wear one. Click here to learn more.

Wearing a face cover in public helps prevent the spread of illness and saves lives by preventing the spread of illness from people who are pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic. Please help keep those around you safe and wear a face covering when in public, both indoor and outdoors (where you can’t stay 6 feet away from others).  Remember: face covers should be worn in addition to practicing other health and safety measures including keeping a safe distance from others and washing your hands often.

How to properly wear a face cover

  • Wash your hands before putting on your face cover
  • Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
  • Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face
  • Make sure you can breathe easily
  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Avoid touching your cover and face (wash your hands if you do)
  • Continue to maintain at least 6 feet of distance with others as much as possible
  • Wash your face cover after every use
  • For safety reasons, children under the age of 2 should not wear a cloth cover