Phase 1B, Group 7 Vaccinations Underway
Nationally, we are approaching 560,000 deaths from COVID-19, and 2,446 Oregonians have died. We honor and grieve for those we've lost and those who love and care for them. Case counts have been rising with more contagious variants circulating, so it is important to maintain safety protocols!
Oregon Vaccine Progress Report:
More than 2,316,100 first and second vaccine doses have been administered, with more than 916,200 fully vaccinated.
As of April 10, the percentage of residents who have received at least one dose statewide is nearly 35%. Lincoln County had the highest percentage at 45%, followed by Hood River County and Deschutes County (Bend). The lowest percentage was in Umatilla County at 21.4%. Oregon women are much more likely to be vaccinated: 57% so far have been women, and 43% men.
On April 13, OHA, in accordance with CDC recommendations, has asked all vaccine providers to immediately pause administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to six reported adverse events. While it appears to be extremely rare, the pause allows time to investigate out of an abundance of caution. See OHA's FAQ on the pause here.
See Oregon's vaccinations dashboard here.
Questions? Learn more at covidvaccine.oregon.gov
or email COVID19.vaccine@dshoha.state.or.us
Vaccine Eligibilty:
You do NOT need to be a U.S. citizen to get the vaccine.
Getting the vaccine will NOT affect your immigration status or count as a public charge.
You do not need to have or provide a social security number.
You do not need to have identification.
Insurance is not required.
Phase 1A: Health care workers; Adults in custody
Phase 1B, Groups 1-6:
Group 1: Educators and child care providers
Groups 2-5: Seniors 65+
Group 6:
Adults 45–64 with one or more underlying health conditions with increased risk as defined by the CDC
Migrant and seasonal farm workers
Seafood and agricultural workers
Food processing workers
People living in low-income senior housing, senior congregate and independent living
People experiencing houselessness (sheltered & unsheltered)
People currently displaced by wildfires
Wildland firefighters
Phase 1B, Group 7:
All other frontline workers as defined by CDC
Multigenerational household members
Adults 16–44 with one or more underlying health conditions - expanded to include all conditions that increase or might increase risk per the CDC
Phase 2: April 19 Eligibility
All Oregonians age 16+