TESTING UPDATE |
Lane County has four (4) positive COVID-19 test results and one suspected COVID-19 death (1) as of 0800 on March 24.
A total of 203 tests (including testing from private labs) have been conducted for Lane County residents. |
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DAILY KEY MESSAGES |
The Governor’s Executive Order to “Stay Home. Save Lives.” took effect in the early morning hours today.
The Order requires all Oregonians to stay home unless conducting essential business at locations that are allowed to remain open.
It also requires wider categories of business and services to close or change the way they operate.
The purpose of this is not to cause panic or strife in our community. The purpose is to save lives.
We know that the best and most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to separate people. The virus can only spread if we provide it with an opportunity. Staying home and practicing social distancing will take away COVID-19’s chance to spread among our communities.
Please note: Lane County is holding virtual-only press conferences. The press conferences will livestream on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LaneCountyGovernment.
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PREVENTION INFORMATION |
Stay home. Save lives.
Effective on March 24, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown is requiring people to stay home except for essential needs. The intent of Executive Order 20-12 is to ensure the maximum number of people self-isolate in their places of residence to the maximum extent feasible.
We encourage everyone to make use of technology (FaceTime, video calls, and other tools) to stay in touch with loved ones. Isolation can be unhealthy, especially for elderly community members who live alone. Staying in touch can help people remain connected to their loved ones and their communities.
We recommend all residents take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illness, including while they are at home:
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