This week we’re bringing you an Oregon Covid-19 update, and tips for practicing mindfulness to cope with stress during the pandemic. As usual, we'll also share interesting Covid-19 news stories and resources. |
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OHA reported a new record daily case count this past week, bringing the total case count to 45,978 positive or presumptive cases as of November 2.
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The OHA weekly report from 10/28 reports data collected from Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25. It includes data on testing across the state and information on active outbreaks.
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Renters are protected by an eviction moratorium in Oregon through Dec. 31, 2020. Tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment of rent during this time. You can find other protections that are part of the moratorium on the Community Alliance of Tenants webpage. If you need help coming up with your rent, 211info also has information on rental assistance throughout Oregon
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For homeowners, the Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative (OSHI) has a COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Program. You can learn about eligibility requirements and the application process at OHSI's website. There is a moratorium on foreclosures through Dec. 31, 2020 as well.
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Last week, the Oregon Department of Human Services Announced that long-term care facilities in Oregon must begin allowing limited indoor visitation unless there are documented health or safety concerns tied to coronavirus spread. This change addresses isolation that residents have experienced during the pandemic.
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Scientists found that some people who lived through Covid-19 carry “auto-antibodies” that attack their own bodies, rather than the virus. This finding could explain why some people suffer from severe side effects for months, even after they no longer carry any virus.
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Using Mindfulness to Cope |
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Practicing “Mindfulness” can be a good way to cope with anxiety or rumination induced by pandemic, politics, or any obstacle or hardship we face day to day. Being mindful means openly and non-judgmentally observing your thoughts as they enter your mind. Mindfulness isn’t necessarily like meditation (although these practices overlap in many ways), with an emphasis on sitting quietly or repeating a mantra. The emphasis for mindfulness is on your current thoughts or surroundings.
The most important aspect of mindfulness is to not judge your thoughts or try to push away or repress emotions. We all experience negative thoughts and emotions. The goal is to acknowledge them and accept them, which is the key to understanding why we react certain ways, and why we feel the things we do. In turn, we discover how to help ourselves cope.
Here are some places to start:
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Psychology Today has an introduction to the basics of mindfulness, why it’s beneficial, and how to start practicing.
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Psychology experts explain how mindfulness can help you cope with Covid-19 related stress and anxiety.
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It’s never been more important to give back. Willamette Week’s Give Guide highlights local nonprofits that could use your support, and offers prizes for those who donate between November 1 and December 31.
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Do you need a face mask? CNSCOS just received a supply of 2,000 KN95 masks from Oregon Health Authority, and we’re excited to distribute them across our community as long as supplies last.
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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 receive a KN95 mask, please fill out this request form.
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Today, November 3, is the final day to return your ballot to an official ballot drop box site. Vote now to make sure your voice is heard.
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Did you miss our Q&A with OPB journalist? |
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On October 14, we hosted a Covid-19 Q&A with OPB's lead Covid-19 reporter and former scientist, Erin Ross. Ross answered questions about what we can expect for schools in the next few months, how to safely form a quarantine-safe "pod," how to navigate public transportation during a pandemic, and more. Click the video thumbnail below to watch. |
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CNSCOS is here to help anyone in the Washington, Multnomah, or Clackamas County Jewish community who has been affected by Covid-19. Our available services differ based on whether or not you have been tested positive for the virus.
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If you’ve been exposed to the virus or tested positive and are quarantining, we can assist with and cover costs for things like grocery shopping, finding housing, childcare, or transportation.
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If you have been affected in an indirect way, we can still help you find/apply for 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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We want to know how to best serve you. What questions do you have about Covid-19? What are your biggest concerns? What kind of resources are you looking for? |
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