News & Stories for Oregonians
As you know, Oregon is doing vaccinations in phases. Many new groups of people become eligible no later than March 29. One of these groups is people aged 45-64 who have one or more of the underlying health conditions listed on the graphic below. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with these conditions […]
On March 22, OHA’s partners at All4Oregon sent an email invitation to schedule vaccination appointments at the Oregon Convention Center to approximately 11,000 people who won’t become eligible to receive a vaccine until April 19. This was based on erroneous information supplied by OHA. We sincerely apologize for our mistake and the confusion it has […]
On March 22, the Oregon Health Authority began announcing the names of the counties that had submitted attestation letters signaling their intention to immediately offer COVID-19 vaccinations to expanded eligibility groups. 21 counties have submitted such letters to date. The counties are: Baker, Benton, Deschutes, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, […]
Today, we are excited to announce changes to Oregon’s vaccine eligibility schedule based on new information about increased allocation from the federal government. As of now, about 58 percent of Oregonians age 65 and older have been vaccinated. We are on a trajectory to vaccinate more than seven out of 10 by March 29, which […]
On March 18, we launched a new page to help you get vaccinated. The new “How to Find a Vaccine” page – available in English and in Spanish – guides you through the process, identifying: Who can get a vaccine. Why to create a Get Vaccinated Oregon account. Where to find a vaccine, including links to the CDC Vaccine Finder, pharmacy options […]
OHA and pharmacies in Oregon providing COVID-19 vaccines confirmed that pharmacies in Oregon can continue to serve Oregonians age 65 years and older. Earlier this month the Biden administration set a goal to reopen the nation’s schools by having all educators, childcare workers and other education staff receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by the end of March. […]
Governor Kate Brown was joined by OHA Director Patrick Allen and Public Health Director Rachael Banks in a Feb. 26 press conference on COVID-19 vaccination. The Governor announced plans to vaccinate new eligibility groups including frontline workers and people with underlying health conditions, in the coming weeks. “By summer, provided supplies from the federal government […]
OHA responds to President Biden’s vaccine eligibility announcement At a news conference on March 12, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Patrick Allen addressed President Biden’s March 11 exciting announcement directing states to open vaccine eligibility to all adults by May 1. “We appreciate the administration’s commitment to delivering enough vaccine to meet the President’s goal,” […]
Erin Johns, a respiratory therapist in Gresham, shares her feelings about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine: “I was so excited for the opportunity to get vaccinated. I’ve seen COVID destroy lives, and the stress of potentially bringing it home has put a toll on my mental health. Getting the vaccine has given me an invisible superpower and an […]
The COVID-19 vaccine supply is limited, but more people are becoming eligible to get immunized. If you are eligible, planning ahead before going to a vaccine clinic will help you be better prepared. Getting vaccinated provides hope, but please be patient as well. Here’s what you should know before scheduling an appointment at a vaccination […]
