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JOINT INFORMATION CENTER PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 15, 2021
DOUGLAS COUNTY COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM - WEEKDAY UPDATE
(Douglas County, Ore.) DOUGLAS COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021
As of 12:00 pm today, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, there are TWELVE (12) people with new positive test results and ONE (1) new presumptive to report since our noon update yesterday. The total number of cases of people with positive test results and presumptives in Douglas County is now at 3,816*. Currently, there are TWELVE (12) Douglas County COVID-19 patients that are being hospitalized, five locally and seven out-of-the-area. Our Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team, under the direction of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, continue to devote all resources available to our local COVID response.
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Date |
Thursday June 10, 2021 |
Friday June 11, 2021 |
Saturday/Sunday June 12&13, 2021 |
Monday, June 14, 2021 |
Today, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 |
|
Total COVID-19 Cases |
3,737 |
3,757 |
3,798 |
3,803 |
3,816 |
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People w/ Positive PCR or Antigen Test Results |
3,558 |
3,579 |
3,618 |
3,623 |
3,635 |
|
Presumptive |
179 |
178 |
180 |
180 |
181 |
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Total Currently Hospitalized |
8 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
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Total Currently in Isolation |
161 |
175 |
187 |
185 |
176 |
|
Total COVID-19 Related Deaths |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
*Our daily update includes the total number of cases in Douglas County, which combines people with positive test results and presumptives, as well as a breakout of those case numbers. There will be times when a presumptive will move to a positive test result, and our total case number will not change because the case has already been counted.
LOCAL CONTACTS AND CASES BEING SUPPORTED IN ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE
Currently, DPHN is supporting 176 cases in isolation, as well as another 560 contacts in quarantine in Douglas County. Isolation is recommended for confirmed and presumptive cases, quarantine is recommended for contacts of confirmed or presumptive cases. Currently, staff is supporting a total of 736 total contacts and cases in isolation or quarantine. This number represents a snapshot of the significant amount of work being done locally to help control the spread of COVID.
DOUGLAS COUNTY WEEKLY VACCINATION RATE
As of Monday, June 14, 2021, 53.10% of eligible residents ages 16 and older in Douglas County have been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. That means that a total of 50,351 residents have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 741 new vaccination doses were given since last week for residents ages 12 and older (96 here less than 16 years of age). We wanted to let everyone know that another 842 previously administered doses were finally added to the Oregon Alert IIS System this week to account for historical data from March and April from the Cow Creek Tribe. As a reminder, we are still adding vaccine doses given to Douglas County residents at the Roseburg VA Health Care Center and Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians Health Care Community to the state reported numbers that have yet to be added to the Oregon Alert IIS System, as the State does not include these in their total weekly percentage.
As we have stated numerous times before, our percentage of eligible residents that have been vaccinated is not the same as the number that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has on their daily online vaccination report. This is because the OHA vaccination data DOES NOT include the all the vaccines given by Federally recognized sites in our county (Roseburg VA and Cow Creek). The OHA report located here, clearly states that their data is “Because ALERT IIS does not capture doses administered at Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Prisons, Oregon is measuring progress towards this statewide goal using CDC data which includes vaccinations at these federal sites. For counties, in order to be eligible to move to Lower Risk in Oregon's Risk Level Framework, 65% or more of the county population 16 and older must have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This is based on ALERT 11S data as well as federal doses from Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Prisons. Federal doses from these entities are not shown below but are counted toward the county risk metric movement.” Because these Federal sites receive their COVID-19 vaccines directly from the Federal Government, they are required to report their vaccination data directly to the Federal Government. The Cow Creek Tribe is now entering data into BOTH the federal and state systems, but the data reconciliation is still not complete. The Fed’s and OHA say they have yet to find to good way to combine the state and federal vaccination data in their daily reports. So, there is an obvious discrepancy in the vaccination data. That is why Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman and Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, our Douglas County Public Health Officer have fervently asked OHA, the State of Oregon and our State Legislators to address and correct this problem. In May, OHA finally agreed to allow Douglas County to count our federal vaccination doses in our “65% or more” count for their State Mandated Risk Level Metric Movement. However, we are still awaiting a corrected representation of vaccination data on the OHA daily online vaccination report. We will continue to use our format of adding the Federal vaccination data to the state vaccination data moving forward to accurately represent the number of residents in Douglas County that have been vaccinated. Douglas County needs to vaccinate about 11,300 more eligible residents in order to reach the 65% goal.
DOUGLAS COUNTY TIGER TEAM’S FREE POP-UP COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS
It will be a busy week for the Tiger Team. The Douglas County Tiger Team continues to bring free COVID-19 vaccines directly to rural areas via our mobile medical vans (MMV) at pop up vaccine clinics. They are visiting businesses, farms, fire stations and other locations in our smaller remote communities in Douglas County. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners, who have led the charge for our Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team efforts since the beginning, have coordinated with DPHN to organize our local Tiger Team to manage our vaccine outreach efforts through ‘pop-up’ vaccine clinics.
The Douglas County Tiger Team will be hosting FREE POP UP COVID VACCINE CLINICS at the locations listed below. The clinics are currently open to anyone 18 years of age and older, and preregistration is not necessary:
- Tuesday, June 15, 2021: Glendale and surrounding area. Clinic will be held at the Glendale Rural Fire Protection District – Fire Station located at 218 Windy Creek Road in Glendale from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021: Days Creek and surrounding area. Clinic will be held at the Days Creek Charter School located at 11381 Tiller Trail Hwy in Days Creek from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021: Milo- Tiller and surrounding area. Clinic will be held at the Milo Rural Fire Protection District -Fire Station located at 21484 Tiller Trail Hwy in Days Creek from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Thursday, June 17, 2021: Toketee-Diamond Lake and surrounding area. Clinic will be held at the US Forest Service - Diamond Lake Ranger District – Ranger Station located at 2020 Toketee-Rigdon Road in Idleyld Park from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Friday, June 18, 2021: Reedsport and surrounding area. Clinic will be held at the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship located at Rainbow Plaza, 345 Riverfront Way in Reedsport from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Saturday, June 19, 2021: Reedsport and surrounding area. Clinic will be held at the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship located at Rainbow Plaza, 345 Riverfront Way in Reedsport from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The Tiger Team coordinates with Umpqua Valley Ambulance to bring a certified vaccinator and a medical assistant to each clinic. If you are interested in having the Douglas County Tiger Team come to your business, fire department, farm or town to provide a pop-up vaccine clinic or if you have any questions about our Douglas County Tiger Teams and want a schedule of their upcoming pop-up vaccination clinics, please call (541) 670-3110 or our local COVID-19 Hotline at (541) 464-6550. Click here for the calendar listing of the upcoming Tiger Team Pop Up Vaccine Clinics.
AVIVA HAS A DEDICATED FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC SITE IN ROSEBURG
Shared from Aviva Health. Aviva Health opened a dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinic site at 4221 NE Stephens Street, Suite 101 in Roseburg, just across the street from its main Roseburg Clinic location near Costco. The new COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic opened Wednesday, May 18, 2021, and offers free COVID-19 vaccines by appointment. The new COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is open for residents ages 12 and older**. To schedule an appointment during the week please call (541) 672-9596.
**As a reminder: Parental or guardian consent is required to vaccinate residents 12 to 14 years old. Written consent can be obtained in advance. Under Oregon law, minors 15 years of age and older may consent to medical treatment, including vaccinations, when provided by a physician, physician assistant, naturopath, nurse practitioner, dentist or optometrist, or other professionals operating under the license of these providers; however, families are encouraged to make decisions about vaccinations together.
COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY OPEN FOR EVERYONE 12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER***
According to the CDC, State of Oregon and OHA, ALL residents ages 12 years old and older*** are eligible to get the COVID-19 Vaccine. As of May 13, 2021, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for people ages 12 to 15, joining those 16 and above who are already eligible. The good news, according to Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, our Douglas County Public Health Officer, is that we have plenty of vaccine and will be giving to anyone 12 and above who wants it. Remember, “it’s your turn!” So, get signed up or show up to get your COVID-19 vaccine today!
- Call and set up an appointment with your primary health care provider or ask them for a referral to another health care provider.
- Call and set up an appointment with a local pharmacy.
- Sign up for or attend one of the vaccination clinics offered in Douglas County through DPHN, Douglas County, Aviva Health or our Douglas County Tiger Team.
- If you are a member of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians, please contact to set up an appointment at (541) 672-9405 or log onto https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/public-health/.
- The Roseburg VA Health Care System is setting up appointments for veterans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information, call the Roseburg VAMC at (541) 440-1000 or log onto https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/.
***Please note that for residents that are ages 12 to 14, this will require a parent or guardian to accompany them and give written consent for the vaccine. Under Oregon law, minors 15 years of age and older may consent to medical treatment, including vaccinations, when provided by a physician, physician assistant, naturopath, nurse practitioner, dentist or optometrist, or other professionals operating under the license of these providers; however, families are encouraged to make decisions about vaccinations together.
#ITSYOURTURN DOUGLAS COUNTY - DPHN COVID-19 VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
Free COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone in Douglas County ages 12 and older. Douglas Public Health Network created the #itsyourturn COVID-19 vaccine campaign to encourage everyone to step up and take their turn to get their COVID-19 vaccine to help our communities fight the battle against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For more information on how you can take your turn and get your COVID-19 vaccine, contact your primary health care provider, call any local pharmacy, talk to your employer or visit DougCoVaccine.com. Check out the latest videos on the DPHN Facebook Page or the DPHN YouTube Channel, that feature local vaccine voices who hope to inspire our friends, family and neighbors to get the COVID-19 vaccine, so we can move forward to normal lives, activities and celebrations sooner rather than later. #itsyourturn
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