Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommends Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine booster shot after six months
Sept. 29, 2021 —
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Governor announces vaccination measures to address hospital crisis, help keep students safe
Aug. 19, 2021 — Health care workers, K-12 educators, staff and volunteers required to be fully vaccinated
Updated: 1 month ago
Free drive-through vaccination clinic at Siuslaw Middle School Aug. 21
Aug. 21, 2021 —
Updated: 2 months ago
A berry hot summer
Aug. 14, 2021 — Clear Lake Blueberry Farm yields large crop in fifth summer
Updated: 2 months ago
Governor announces new health and safety rule for employees in health care settings to help prevent Delta variant spread
Aug. 4, 2021 — Health care workers have a choice to protect staff and patients from COVID-19: weekly testing or verifying vaccination status
Updated: 2 months ago
Spruce Point takes precautions after COVID-19 detected in staff, residents
July 19, 2021 — “Our team is providing excellent care to all of our residents,” stated Billie Wingfield, Senior Executive Director at Spruce Point.
Updated: 3 months ago
‘Until the need isn't there anymore’
July 17, 2021 — Lane County, partners provide drive-thru vaccine clinic
Updated: 3 months ago
Spruce Point reports outbreak
July 16, 2021 — 25 people confirmed with COVID-19 after rapid antigen test
Updated: 3 months ago
Lane County hosts second Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic at SMS
July 10, 2021 —
Updated: 3 months ago
Lane County hosts Drive Thru Vaccine Clinic at SMS
June 17, 2021 — June 19 vaccination clinic open to all
Updated: 4 months ago
Lane now at low risk of COVID-19
June 9, 2021 — County reaches 65% vaccination target
Updated: 4 months ago
School district notified of COVID-19 case
June 5, 2021 — Only Siuslaw's sixth-grade cohort affected by news
Updated: 4 months ago
Oregon reacts to changing COVID-19 restrictions
May 15, 2021 — CDC releases guidance on masks, social distancing for fully vaccinated people
Updated: 5 months ago
COVID-19 ‘numbers are definitely climbing’ in Florence
May 1, 2021 — Peace Harbor increases safety measures after positive COVID tests in patients, staff
Updated: 5 months ago
Lane County begins new vaccine scheduling system
March 31, 2021 — Residents will be able to schedule a vaccine appointment directly
Updated: 6 months ago
Officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases see spike
March 27, 2021 — Lane County shifted down to “lower risk” Friday
Updated: 6 months ago
COVID-19: One year in Oregon
March 3, 2021 — A look back at the novel coronavirus and its effects locally and across the state
Updated: 7 months ago
Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 State of Emergency until May 2
Feb. 27, 2021 — 60 day extension
Updated: 7 months ago
Apply now for COVID-19 special enrollment health coverage
Feb. 17, 2021 — Special enrollment period allows people looking for health coverage to shop at HealthCare.gov
Updated: 8 months ago
Sign up now for vaccination registration
Feb. 6, 2021 — People can preregister online
Updated: 8 months ago
Governor extends COVID-19 State of Emergency
Oct. 27, 2020 — The newest extension lasts until January 2, 2021.
Updated: 11 months 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 year 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 year ago
‘COVID-19 is very much still with us’
Sept. 26, 2020 — Lane County’s confirmed cases of novel coronavirus see resurgence
Updated: 1 year ago
Red sky in the morning
Sept. 9, 2020 — Eastern fires send smoke into region as winds cause downed power lines
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
City of Florence declares ‘State of Emergency’
March 24, 2020 — New rules for public meetings as changes are implemented citywide
Updated: 1 year ago
Three Rivers, City of Florence prepare for coming weeks
March 20, 2020 — Mayor Joe Henry writes letter; casino closes doors
Updated: 1 year 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: 1 year ago
