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PAGE A4, KEIZERTIMES, MARCH 20, 2020 COVID continued from Page A1 361 results were pending at press time. Concerns about the virus spread has led to shortages of all sorts in Keizer. Paper prod- ucts and disinfectants were cleaned out of most Keizer stores by Friday. New supplies are seemingly swept up within hours if not minutes. On Sat- urday, the Keizer Waremart’s stock in fresh produce, fresh meat, paper products cleans- ing products and frozen meals were all but drained. On Monday, March 16, Gov. Kate Brown ordered a ban on gatherings larger than 25 peo- ple for the next four weeks, and restricted restaurants and other establishments to take- out and delivery services only. Exemptions to the ban include grocery stores, pharmacies, re- tail stores and workplaces. Local organizations are re- sponding in a ways large and small, here’s what’s happening with some that have the most direct impact on Keizer: Salem-Keizer Public Schools grab and go meals In order to help alleviate food insecurity, SKPS will be offering breakfast and lunch grab and go bags, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 36 locations. Meals are available to any child 18 and under. Keizer-based grab and go locations are: McNary High School, Claggett Creek and Whiteak- er middle schools, and Cum- mings, Keizer, Kennedy and Weddle elementary schools. Keizer Community Food Bank Demand for the services of the Keizer Community Food Bank are up and supplies are down. The greatest needs are for: milk, eggs, tuna fi sh, mac and cheese, canned veggies, canned soups, and canned to- matoes. Non-perishable food items can be donated at Up- Town Music, Tony’s Kingdom of Comics, Copper Creek Mercantile and Town & Coun- try Lanes. Financial donations can be made at tinyurl.com/keizerfb. City government Keizer City Hall is closed to the public. Offi cials encourage all citizens to limit non-emer- gency type contact by calling or emailing with any questions, and paying bills on-line, by phone or by dropping payment at the parking lot kiosk. Those applying for a permit should call ahead for directions 503- 856-3440. Until further notice, will not disconnect water for non-pay- ment of the city services bill that includes water, sewer and stormwater. Customers will continue to be responsible for the charges during this emer- gency and are encouraged to continue to pay their bill as they are able. Northwest Natural Gas Northwest Natural will not disconnect customers who can’t make a payment due to impacts caused by the corona- Closures and Cancellations Salem-Keizer Public School District All schools are closed through Tuesday, April 28. Local schools are canceling school dances, fi eld trips and assemblies through at least April 28 and barring spectators from school sports, band concerts and other performanc- es. The McNary High School prom has been postponed. Long-term care facilities The Oregon Department of Human Services increased re- strictions on visitation policies for all licensed long-term care facilities as well as residential group homes to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions limit all visitors except essential medical and emergency personnel and visitors to residents who are in the end of life. The new, all-visitor restrictions apply to: • Nursing facilities; • Assisting living facilities; • Residential care facilities; • Adult foster homes; and, • Group homes for people with intellectual and develop- mental disabilities. Keizer Fire District Closed to the public Keizer Civic Center Closed to public, online bill payment encouraged. Keizer Community Dinner March 26 Canceled (Continued from Page A1) NOW SCHEDULING Keizer Cultural Center Closed until further notice Keizer Rotary Club All meetings are canceled until April 9. Keizer Little League Suspended Keizer/Salem Area Senior Center Closed until further notice Marion County Sheriff’s Offi ce Postponing community meetings, attendance at commu- nity events, volunteer programs at the jail, citizen ride-a- longs, and tours of Sheriff’s Offi ce facilities effective im- mediately. Seasonal Air Conditioner Maintenance and Indoor Air Quality Evaluations Technicians were very polite, professional and virus. Customers will continue to receive bills and past-due notices, but NW Natural will not send a fi nal shut-off notice and disconnect service. Portland General Electric and Salem Electric Non-payment disconnec- tions have been suspended. Call 503-228-6322 if you need help with your bill. Salem Electric The Salem Electric lobby will be closed until March 31. Payments can be dropped off in the payment kiosk outside the offi ce at 633 7th Street N.W. in Salem. Salem Health To reduce exposure and slow the spread of COVID-19 as well as protect patients and caregivers and to preserve critical safety supplies, Salem Health is restricting all visitors at its hospitals in Salem and Dallas (West Valley Hospital) until further notice. As an al- ternative to visiting a family member or friend at either Salem Hospital or West Valley Hospital, please telephone or video call them. No visitors will be allowed to visit patients in isolation for infection prevention, barring extenuating circumstances. Assuming the visitor is healthy and over the age of 12, some exceptions might be made. Obstetric, Neonatal In- tensive Care Unit (NICU) and pediatric patients may have one designated visitor accom- FIRE: ‘We can’t quarantine our entire fi re service’ Storms said. “We’ll be covered, we just might need to work a lot more.” However, if the department sees more patients that are infected with the COVID-19 virus, two-week quarantines may not be a viable option. “We can’t quarantine our entire fi re service,” Storms said. Storms acknowledged that the district is doing everything in their power to prevent the spread of illness, including drastic deep cleaning of all medical equipment. “It’s always super clean, we just took it to new levels,” Storms said. The fi re station is also currently closed to the public until further notice. Storms implores the community to use social spacing — maintaining a distance of three feet between people — and extensive hand washing. “I know I sound like a broken record, but please people, wash your hands frequently. 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