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This week we’re bringing you an Oregon Covid-19 update and information on the the latest restrictions.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team for assistance at covid19@nevehshalom.org if you have been impacted by Covid-19 or need help signing up for a vaccine appointment.
The CNSCOS team is available to help anyone. You don't have to be a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom or be Jewish to seek our assistance.
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- As of Monday, May 3, Oregon has recorded:
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186,877 of confirmed or suspected Covid-19 cases.
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2,502 deaths from Covid-19.
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1,860,194 people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Out of that total, 1,295,638 are fully vaccinated and 1,860,194 have had at least one dose.
Covid-19 Cases Surging in Oregon
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As of April 30, Oregon has been seeing five weeks of surging Covid-19 cases. Hospitalizations nearly doubled between Monday, April 19 and Sunday, April 27. And severe cases are hitting younger folks, between the ages of 18-34. The latest surge has pushed 15 Oregon counties, including Multnomah, into the “extreme risk” category, which has led to new restrictions.
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Indoor dining is now prohibited, gyms must reduce capacity to 50%, and faith institutions must reduce in-person capacity to 25% or 100 people max. These restrictions may be in place until the end of June. More details here.
- If you’re vaccinated, the CDC says you can spend time indoors, unmasked with other vaccinated people or in small groups with a mix of vaccinated and low-risk unvaccinated people. When you’re in indoor public spaces (like at the grocery story, the gym, or retail stores), masks are still required.
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CNSCOS has a weekly vaccination clinic at the Oregon Convention Center for the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Sign up here for Thursday, May 13. If you need assistance getting to the OCC for your vaccine, please call us or send us an email (see below for phone number and email)
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All adults age 16 and up are now eligible to get a vaccine! Here’s OHA’s guide on how and where to find vaccine appointments.
- If you need assistance making a vaccination appointment, CNSCOS can help! Email covid19@nevehshalom.org or call 971-990-5652.
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By early next week, the FDA is set to authorize the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for teenagers 12-15 years old. Pfizer reported that none of the adolescents who received the vaccine in trials developed a symptomatic infection, spelling good news for the vaccine's efficacy in that age group.
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As Covid-19 cases rise sharply in India, the US. will restrict incoming travelers who have been to India in the last 14 days, with exceptions for legal permanent US residents, spouses and close family members of US citizens, and some others.
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The New York Times recently reported that millions of people are missing their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. This is due to many factors — some are afraid of the second-dose side effects, some people’s appointments are canceled and difficult to reschedule, and some just simply don’t understand why the second dose is so important to strengthen your immune system against infection. Here’s why you shouldn't skip your second dose.
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Vaccine Peer Advocacy Program |
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Sign up to be a vaccine educator and receive the training and tools you need to empower your peers to make informed health decisions for themselves and their families. Boost Oregon is an organization that empowers people to make science-based vaccine decisions. If you are interested in helping educate and support your community through vaccine education, consider signing up for Boost Oregon's Peer Advocacy Program.
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Community Connection Resource |
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If you’re feeling lonely or isolated and want to talk to someone, join Jewish Family and Child Service on Friday mornings at 10am for a virtual hang-out.
Zoom meeting ID: 928 7447 9617
Passcode: 796857
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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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