Harney County Health Department, located at 420 N. Fairview in Burns, is now offering the newly improved Pfizer Bivalent Booster vaccine for ages 12 and older. Children 12 and younger will continue with the recommended original monovalent booster vaccine requirements by the CDC. The updated Pfizer booster is authorized for
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COVID-19 restrictions still in place in healthcare setting
On Wednesday, June 30, Gov. Kate Brown lifted all of Oregon’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. However, healthcare facilities must continue following COVID-19 precautions. The governor’s executive order indicates that infection control and prevention measures in some specialized settings, including healthcare, “will not be based on [her] emergency authorities, but rather, required by
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Gov. Kate Brown unveiled her “Take Your Shot, Oregon” campaign on May 21, encouraging Oregonians age 12 and older to get vaccinated for the chance to win money and education scholarships. The drawing will take place on June 28, and the names will be announced the following week. Oregonians who have received
Health Department answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines
Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital have received numerous questions about COVID-19 vaccines. In an effort to help keep the public informed, the health department is providing answers to five of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please note that these responses are specific to the Moderna and
Public Health director provides update on COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency for 60 days
Gov. Kate Brown extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for 60 days, until May 2. The declaration is the legal underpinning for the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders and the Oregon Health Authority’s health and safety guidance. Extending the state of emergency also helps ensure Oregon is
Hospital and health department provide update on COVID-19
In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital (HDH) are providing a joint update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Harney County. COVID-19 tests As of Monday, Jan. 11, the HDH lab has conducted a total of 1,495 COVID-19 tests since the beginning of
Home Health and Hospice shares joy for the holidays
Submitted photo The staff of Harney County Home Health and Hospice brightened the holidays with ‘Bags of Joy’. The staff of Harney County Home Health and Hospice gifted more than 100 “Bags of Joy” to their patients and the residents of The Aspens, Aspens Grove, Ashley Manor, and Elizabeth Country Manor. This year
Judge Runnels thanks community for lowering curve in COVID cases
The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 16. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels thanked the community for working to lower the curve in COVID-19 cases. Harney County is now in the “low-risk” category for COVID-19, which benefits
