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Transitioning back to pre-pandemic life can mean starting small

Posted on May 25, 2021December 9, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

One thing is sure. The pandemic meant a time of change for everyone. Collectively we found ourselves helping our kids with virtual school, working the front lines while worrying about safety, working remotely, learning to wear masks, moving our gatherings outside, and missing our loved ones.   Public health is also adapting, and despite best intentions, the guidance is sometimes frustrating and can be challenging to keep up with. Once again, we are facing more change, but this time the change involves reopening to life beyond COVID-19.   The […]

Help build a safer community by getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on May 4, 2021December 9, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

Now that so many folks are choosing to get vaccinated, people are wondering what the benefit is since they still need to take precautions. COVID-19 is still spreading in Oregon, so it’s important to continue wearing a mask, limiting gatherings and taking other precautions, but there are some other advantages to getting the vaccine. When you’re vaccinated, you’re contributing to building a safer […]

Getting the vaccine is safer than having COVID-19

Posted on April 6, 2021December 9, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And if you do get sick, you could spread the disease to people you care about. Natural protection, also known as immunity, may come from getting COVID-19, but evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus that causes […]