Send us your Covid-19 Questions! |
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Do you have a Covid-19 related question (about masks, or vaccines, or viruses in general, or the disease itself, etc) you haven't been able to find an answer for? Email us at covid19@nevehshalom.org with "Reader Question" in the subject line and we'll research the answer for you in the next newsletter!
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 17, Oregon has recorded:
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195,882 of confirmed or suspected Covid-19 cases.
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2,590 deaths from Covid-19.
- Rates of new Covid-19 cases are declining in the state
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2,073,727 Oregonians have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Out of that total,1,604,796 are fully vaccinated.
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Map shows people vaccinated per 10,000 by county, as of May 17, 2021. See interactive map here. |
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Chart shows data available as of May 17, 2021. See interactive chart here |
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CDC recommends vaccinated people don't need to wear masks in public
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Last week, the CDC announced that if you're fully vaccinated, you may resume activities you were doing before the pandemic with a mask, except where required by local or state laws (including for individual businesses).
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What does this announcement mean for Oregon? It depends on the county and individual businesses. Grocery chain Fred Meyer announced that it will still require masks in its stores, for example. Otherwise, it's up to the individual business to set their own rules. Some people, however, aren't ready to give up masks.
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What does the new mask guidance mean for Oregon businesses? Some retail or grocery store employees may be tasked with asking customers to voluntarily share their vaccine status or else wear a mask.
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If you, your teenagers ages 12+, or anyone you know needs a vaccine, sign up for this vaccine clinic at Beaverton Foursquare Church this Saturday, May 22, 11am-4pm. We'll have Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available.
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All adults age 16 and up are now eligible to get a vaccine (and teens ages 12-17 are now eligible for Pfizer)! Here’s OHA’s guide on how and where to find vaccine appointments.
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If you need assistance making a vaccination appointment, CNSCOS can help! Email covid19@nevehshalom.org or call 971-990-5652.
- Please also contact our team if you are interested in being a volunteer for vaccination events.
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- Still confused about what the new mask guidelines from the CDC mean and what led to the decision? NPR has a long list of answers covering every question you might have (and if you can't find an answer here, email us and we'll research it for you!)
- As states start to decline their supply of federally-designated Covid-19 vaccines, the US government is making plans to send 20 million vaccines to other countries by June. The US has kept nearly all of its Covid-19 vaccine supply up until now.
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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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