Weekly COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit record highs
People age 20 to 49 accounted for more than half the cases at 51 percent, while people age 70 and older accounted for 75 percent of deaths.
Updated: 4 days ago
OHA posts highest weekly case count of coronavirus
People aged 20 to 49 accounted for the largest percentage of infection at 56 percent, despite accounting for 39 percent of the total population.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Governor extends COVID-19 State of Emergency
Oct. 27, 2020 — The newest extension lasts until January 2, 2021.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Lane County named to state’s coronavirus watch list
Oct. 21, 2020 — Meanwhile, neighboring Douglas County calls on residents to curtail the spread
Updated: 1 month ago
‘The only way to stay safe is constant vigilance’
Oct. 10, 2020 — Lane County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise, prompting concern about next steps
Updated: 1 month ago
‘COVID-19 is very much still with us’
Sept. 26, 2020 — Lane County’s confirmed cases of novel coronavirus see resurgence
Updated: 1 month ago
Red sky in the morning
Sept. 9, 2020 — Eastern fires send smoke into region as winds cause downed power lines
Updated: 2 months ago
Lane County Public Health to conduct free COVID-19 testing in the Siuslaw region
June 23, 2020 — Public testing to be conducted June 27 and July 1, including one session for Latinx community
Updated: 5 months ago
Governor Kate Brown Releases Plan for Rebuilding a Safe and Strong Oregon
May 7, 2020 — Phased approach for counties and businesses emphasizes data, safety and physical distancing
Updated: 6 months ago
Be smart with your stimulus check
April 13, 2020 — People encouraged to use Economic Impact Payments safely and wisely
Updated: 7 months ago
3 Siuslaw area programs receive emergency funding for COVID-19 response efforts
April 9, 2020 — United Way of Lane County grants Siuslaw area programs $7,500 in support
Updated: 7 months ago
How the Paycheck Protection Program is ‘getting money into the hands of small businesses’
April 8, 2020 —CARES Act provides $349 billion in small business loans through the Small Business Administration
Updated: 7 months ago
Lane County Public Health unable to confirm location of rural COVID-19 cases
April 4, 2020 — County protocols prevent identifying rural communities with confirmed cases of the virus
Updated: 7 months ago
City of Florence declares ‘State of Emergency’
March 24, 2020 — New rules for public meetings as changes are implemented citywide
Updated: 7 months ago
Three Rivers, City of Florence prepare for coming weeks
March 20, 2020 — Mayor Joe Henry writes letter; casino closes doors
Updated: 8 months ago
How to help and how to get help during COVID-19
March 17, 2020 — Siuslaw Vision continues community building with resource page
Updated: 8 months ago
Governor issues executive order on social distancing measures
March 16, 2020 — No events larger than 25 people, restaurants restricted to take-out
Updated: 8 months ago
Yachats gives COVID-19 City Action Plan Update
March 16, 2020 — “The safety of our community and visitors are our highest priority,” said Yachats City Manager Shannon Beaucaire.
Updated: 8 months ago
Reedsport cancels all non-essential meetings
March 16, 2020 — Both City of Reedsport and its Main Street Program will cancel all meetings through April
Updated: 8 months ago
March 16 Florence City Council Meeting Canceled
March 16, 2020 — City follows Centers for Disease Control guidelines
Updated: 8 months ago
March 16 Lane County Public Health COVID-19 Update
March 16, 2020 — Use everyday precautions, practice social distancing
Updated: 8 months ago
PeaceHealth addresses Siuslaw region’s COVID-19 concerns
"We cannot say that COVID-19 is not present in the Florence community — in fact, it is likely that it is."
Updated: 8 months ago
‘A crisis that will touch every sector’
March 13, 2020 — The newly-formed Florence Restaurant Alliance gathered more than 40 restaurant owners in Historic Old Town Florence this week to present a united front. “We are dependent on our local community to keep our small businesses thriving as we come into our busy season,” the group said in a statement.
Updated: 8 months ago
Siuslaw Region Event Cancellations, closings
March 2020 — A listing of events postponed or canceled due to health concerns
Updated: 8 months ago
Local virus preparation continues
March 11, 2020 – Siuslaw School District, partner agencies address plans
Updated: 8 months ago
