Coronavirus Emergency Declaration Opens Resources

Oregon Governor Kate Brown on Sunday declared a state of emergency to contain the new coronavirus after the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 doubled to 14 from the previous day.  Dr. Mimi McDonell of North Central Public Health District, which serves Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam counties, says with that declaration it enables local districts to use more resources in combatting spread of the virus.  She said one example is the Oregon Medical Reserve Corps, which can help provide emergency support to vulnerable populations.  Aggressive outreach is also a part of that effort.  State lawmakers on Monday were to consider an emergency request of $5 million to fight the virus.

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