DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JULY 12, 2021
DOUGLAS COUNTY COVID-19 RECOVERY UPDATE
(Douglas County, Ore.) COVID-19 RECOVERY UPDATE MOVING TO THREE DAYS A WEEK:
As we continue to move forward on our journey through the recovery phase of our COVID-19 pandemic response in Douglas County, we wanted to let our residents know that we will be transitioning to a three-day a week COVID-19 Recovery Update (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) starting today, Monday, July 12, 2021. Our next local COVID-19 Recovery Update will be released on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. We will continue to report and recap daily numbers in each of our updates for the days that we do not publish a local COVID-19 Recovery Update.
DOUGLAS COUNTY WEEKEND RECAP: JULY 10 & 11, 2021: On Saturday, July 10, 2021 we had ELEVEN (11) people with new positive test results, bringing our total number of cases of people with positive test results and presumptives in Douglas County to 4,062*. We had SIX (6) Douglas County COVID-19 patients hospitalized, two locally and four out-of-the-area. Also, DPHN was supporting 97 cases in isolation, 121 cases in quarantine for a total of 218 in isolation and quarantine.
On Sunday, July 11, 2021 we had SIX (6) people with new positive test results, bringing our total number of cases of people with positive test results and presumptives in Douglas County to 4,068*. We had SEVEN (7) Douglas County COVID-19 patients being hospitalized, three locally and four out-of-the-area. Also, DPHN was supporting 93 cases in isolation, 112 cases in quarantine, for a total of 205 cases isolation and quarantine.
DOUGLAS COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE FOR MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021: As of 12:00 pm today, Monday, July 12, 2021, there are FOUR (4) people with new positive test results to report following our weekend recap listed above. The total number of cases of people with positive test results and presumptives in Douglas County is now at 4,072*. Currently, there are NINE (9) Douglas County COVID-19 patients that are being hospitalized, four locally and five out-of-the-area.
|
Date |
Thursday, July 8, 2021 |
Friday, July 9, 2021 |
Saturday, July 10, 2021 |
Sunday, July 11, 2021 |
Today, Monday, July 12, 2021 |
|
Total COVID-19 Cases |
4,038 |
4,051 |
4,062 |
4,068 |
4,072 |
|
People w/ Positive PCR or Antigen Test Results |
3,851 |
3,862 |
3,873 |
3,879 |
3,883 |
|
Presumptive |
187 |
189 |
189 |
189 |
189 |
|
Total Currently Hospitalized |
8 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
|
Total Currently in Isolation |
89 |
92 |
97 |
93 |
95 |
|
Total COVID-19 Related Deaths |
85 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
85 |
*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 95 cases in isolation, as well as another 109 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 204 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 TIGER TEAM HOSTING FREE POP-UP COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS
The Douglas County Tiger Team continues to bring free COVID-19 vaccines directly to rural areas via our mobile medical vans (MMV) via their pop-up vaccine clinics. They are visiting businesses, farms, fire stations and other locations all around 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, July 13, 2021: Roseburg and surrounding area. Clinic will be at the HIV Alliance located at 647 West Luellen Drive, Suite #3 in Roseburg from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Tuesday, July 13, 2021: Roseburg and surrounding area. Clinic will be at the Music on the Half Shell located in Stewart Park at 1003 Stewart Park Drive in Roseburg from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Wednesday, July 14, 2021: Roseburg and surrounding area. Clinic will be at the Sherm’s Thunderbird Market located at 2553 NW Stewart Parkway in Roseburg from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Thursday, July 8, 2021: Myrtle Creek and surrounding area. Clinic will be at Myrtle Creek – Music in the Park located in Millsite Park at 231 Volunteer Way in Myrtle Creek from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Look for the Douglas County Tiger Team at local events and festivals and around our communities offering bottled water and access to vaccinations. Our 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.
AVIVA HAS A DEDICATED FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC SITE IN ROSEBURG
Shared from Aviva Health. Aviva Health has 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 and offers free COVID-19 vaccines by appointment. The 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 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. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for people ages 12 to 15. The good news, according to Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer, our Douglas County Public Health Officer, is that we have plenty of vaccines, they are safe and effective and we will be administering then to anyone 12 and above who wants it. Remember, “it’s your turn!” So, locate a vaccine location near you and show up to get your COVID-19 vaccine today!
- Attached Media Files: DCBOC