This week we’re bringing you an Oregon Covid-19 update, information on the state's vaccine rollout, and more Covid-19 news. As the spread of Covid-19 continues, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for assistance at covid19@nevehshalom.org. |
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Covid-19 Vaccine Educational Workshop |
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Join us Thursday March 4, 4-5PM for a Covid-19 Vaccine workshop with Boost Oregon, a nonprofit organization that provides vaccine education through workshops, seminars, and educational materials. Running the workshop is Dr. Max Cohen, a naturopathic physician and lifelong Oregonian. His goal is to inform and educate his patients on the importance of preventive healthcare. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.
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QUICK NUMBERS: As of Monday, February 22:
- Total cumulative cases in Oregon: 153,134
- Total deaths: 2,155
- People fully vaccinated: 272,970
- People with vaccine series in progress: 269,953
- For a more detailed update on Covid-19 spread in Oregon, read OHA's latest data report, published February 18. OHA reported a 15% decrease in new cases from last week's total.
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Chart above shows data from 02/19/2021 |
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Chart above shows data from 02/21/2021 |
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VACCINE HELP FOR OREGON SENIORS |
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Seniors aged 70 and older are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine in Oregon, but the supply of vaccines remains limited and signing up for an appointment can be confusing.
If you need assistance searching for vaccine appointments, please email the CNSCOS team at covid19@nevehshalom.org or call us at one these two numbers: 971-990-5652 or 971-777-0866. If you don’t get to someone immediately, please leave your name and contact information and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
We’ve also created a “How to sign up for a vaccine” guide: This guide includes step-by-step instructions for using the Oregon Health Authority’s online system to search for vaccination appointments. Also included in the guide: links search for vaccine appointments at pharmacies, phone hotlines that offer assistance (including CNSCOS’s phone numbers), and transportation resources.
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Portland and Beaverton school districts are working on plans to bring kids back to schools. The Beaverton school district plans to offer in-person starting schooling on February 22nd to children most impacted by the pandemic, including students with disabilities or with unreliable internet connections. Portland Public Schools plans to offer a hybrid teaching model to students starting April 1. Read more at KGW.
- Starting on February 26, the FDA will be reviewing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use authorization. The J&J vaccine would require only one dose, can be stored at lower temperatures than the Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines, and can be stored for much longer.
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Read this in-depth explanation of how the J&J vaccine works. Like the existing Covid-19 vaccines, the J&J vaccine contains genetic material of the novel coronavirus’s spike protein. Exposure to the spike protein is what allows our bodies to build immunity. However, unlike the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which use messenger RNA, the J&J vaccine uses DNA — a double-stranded molecule that carries genetic instructions. This strand of DNA is enclosed by the protective casing of another virus, called an adenovirus, that has been altered to enter our cells but not replicate itself. DNA is more rugged than RNA, hence the longevity and less intense temperature requirements.
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A reason to feel optimistic: Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are dropping. Reasons include our continuing commitment to covid-safe behavior like mask-wearing and social distancing, the fact that millions of Americans are being vaccinated every day, the fact that millions of Americans have some immunity because they’ve already been infected, and more. Get the details from the Atlantic.
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Science cartoonist Maki Naro and writer Diana Kwon bring you an explainer comic on how the novel coronavirus mutates and what the different variants mean for our fight against infections.
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Did you miss our last vaccine Q&A? |
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If you missed our Q&A on Covid-19 vaccines on January 14, watch the recording below! Please note that some of the information about Oregon’s rollout plans have changed since that date. |
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Do you need a face mask? CNSCOS has a supply of KN95 masks from Oregon Health Authority, and will distribute them across our community as long as supplies last. We also have cloth masks available.
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N95 means the mask has been rated to filter at least 95 percent of airborne particles it encounters and has been manufactured to form a seal on the wearer’s face. The difference between an N95 and a KN95 mask is where the mask is certified. N95 is certified in the United States and KN95 is certified in China.
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If you would like to pick up masks at Neveh Shalom, please schedule an appointment by emailing receptionist@nevehshalom.org or calling 503-246-8831
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If you would like to have masks delivered to you, please fill out this request form.
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CNSCOS is here to help anyone in Washington, Multnomah, or Clackamas County who has been affected by Covid-19.
- We can help you find/apply for food and financial resources, with errands, or just calling to talk if you’re feeling lonely.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out at covid19@nevehshalom.org or call 971-990-5652! And please share this information with anyone who might need help!
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