As Oregon this week opened up COVID-19 vaccine availability to all those age 16 and up, local public health officials are emphasizing vaccinations are the best tool available to end the pandemic. North Central Public Health District interim director Shellie Campbell told the Wasco County Commission they are working with chambers of commerce and other community partners to do a push for people to sign up to get the vaccine. Campbell noted they have appointments available for their vaccination clinics, and sign ups can take place at ncphd.org.