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The delta variant isn't going away. If you have a question about anything Covid-19 or vaccine related, or a concern you'd like to share, email us at covid19@nevehshalom.org with "Reader Question" in the subject line and we'll research the answer for you.
The CNSCOS team is available to help anyone. You don't have to be a member of Congregation Neveh Shalom or be Jewish to access our assistance.
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What is the effectiveness of each type of mask? Cloth, N95, bandanas, etc
The conversation around masks is confusing but the answer is deceptively straightforward: the type of mask doesn’t matter so much as how you wear it. Of course, there are exceptions. Experts have noted that just tying a bandana around your face isn’t actually blocking your exhaled droplets from escaping, because the bandana is open at the bottom. Neck gaiters also aren’t acceptable because they’re generally made of thin material that can even break up droplets into smaller droplets, letting them escape even easier.
The best masks are ones that offer full coverage over your nose and mouth, that are multi-layered and do not have a vent. Whether you’re wearing a multi-layer cotton or fabric mask, a blue surgical mask, or an N95/KN95, as long as it covers your nose and mouth, you’re good to go.
Here are a couple of articles that can help:
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Vaccinating Teens & Families at David Douglas High School |
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On Thursday, August 26, we set up a vaccine clinic at David Douglas High School in east Portland as part of a back-to-school event. We met so many wonderful teens — along with their families — and vaccinated nearly 100 people!
One way we brought teens to the table: offering Dutch Bros gift cards to anyone who posted about getting vaccinated on social media. We were soon swarmed with teens showing us their Instagram stories, Snapchat stories, tweets, and their parents’ facebook posts telling their friends and family to get vaccinated. One teen even convinced her mom to get the vaccine right there at the event! We also gave away snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and water bottles that say “I got vaccinated.”
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- As of Friday, August 27, Oregon has recorded:
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268,401 cumulative confirmed or suspected Covid-19 cases.
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3,115 deaths from Covid-19.
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As of August 27, 2,610,916 Oregonians have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Out of that total, 2,389,4358 are fully vaccinated.
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The new breakthrough case report covers Aug 15-21. Over that time, OHA recorded 14,523 cases of Covid-19. Of that total, 1,739 (12%) were breakthrough cases. Read the full breakthrough case report, which includes data on the total number of breakthrough cases since the beginning of July.
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Starting August 27, masks became required at outdoor events where social distancing isn’t possible, like at outdoor sporting events. The announcement comes at a time when hospitals are being overrun with Covid-19 patients and cases are rising across the state (the majority in unvaccinated people).
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As of August 25, more than 1000 patients were hospitalized with Covid-19. The vast majority of these patients are unvaccinated. However, vaccinated people can contribute to the spread of Covid-19, so OPB has some tips for how to slow the spread:
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Get vaccinated. The currently available Covid-19 vaccines are still the best way to prevent hospitalization and death from the disease.
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If you are not vaccinated, avoid non-essential outings and gatherings. If you can’t, then wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet away from other people, despite their vaccination status.
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If you feel sick, stay home, regardless of your vaccination status. If you can’t stay home, wear a mask and stay at least six feet away from others.
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Don’t go to the emergency room to get a Covid-19 test. Here’s a list of places in Multnomah County to get tested. Here’s a list of places in Washington County.
Use OHA’s test-finder website to find a testing center. Scroll down to the map and enter your zip code.
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Vaccines for kids may not be available until the end of 2021, according to Dr. Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health. Both Pfizer and Moderna are studying whether children ages 5-11 should receive smaller doses of the vaccine already approved for adults. Pfizer may submit its data to the FDA by the end of September, but it’ll still take a few months for the FDA to authorize a child vaccine.
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Unvaccinated people are more than 29 times more likely to be hospitalized with Covid-19, says a new CDC report. Unvaccinated people are also 5 times more likely to become infected. The Covid-19 vaccine, whether it’s Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J, remains the best weapon for fighting off the disease.
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Johnson & Johnson was absent from President Biden’s booster plan announcement, but the company says their booster can “dramatically raise antibodies against the coronavirus,” according to the New York Times. Pfizer and BioNTech say that their booster vaccine triples antibody production, and they’re now submitting their data to the FDA for approval.
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Get your Covid-19 vaccine! |
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All adults age 16 should receive a Covid-19 vaccine (ages 12+ for Pfizer)! Here’s OHA’s guide on how and where to find vaccine appointments.
- Please also contact our team if you are interested in being a volunteer for vaccination events.
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If you're interested in tracking how many people in the US have been vaccinated, check out the CDC's vaccine tracker dashboard or the Mayo Clinic's vaccine maps.
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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! And please share this information with anyone who might need help!
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