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OHA recommends universal mask use indoors
In responses to a large jump in cases
and hospitalizations and new national
guidance calling for masking measures
to prevent the spread of the highly trans-
missible Delta variant, the Oregon Health
Authority (OHA) is recommending uni-
versal mask use in public indoor settings
throughout the state to protect Oregonians
from COVID-19.
“(The) sharp rise in cases and hospital-
izations in Oregon are sobering reminders
that the pandemic is not over, especially
for Oregonians who remain unvaccinated,”
said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiolo-
gist and state health offi cer.
“The highly contagious Delta variant
has increased tenfold in the past two weeks
in Oregon, and it is now estimated to be
associated with 80% of the new cases in
Oregon. The use of face masks provides
signifi cant protection for individuals who
are unvaccinated as well as an additional
level protection from a small but known
risk of infection by the virus for persons
who have already been vaccinated.”
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), people who
are vaccinated with currently available vac-
cines are protected from the virus and the
circulating variants, including the Delta
variant that is now seen in the majority of
Oregon’s new cases.
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OHA’s recommendation aligns with
the CDC’s new guidance issued today that
everyone, including fully vaccinated per-
sons, wear a mask in public indoor settings.
OHA’s recommendation applies statewide,
and not just areas with higher infections
and high transmission, as cases have
increased across the state in recent weeks
due to the Delta variant.
OHA is continuing to call on local
community and public health leaders, and
businesses, to encourage vaccination and
masking to prevent new outbreaks in areas
of substantial and high transmission.
obituary
Kathleen “Kathy”
Reynolds Martinez
September 19, 1943 – July 13, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” Reynolds Martinez
was a caring wife, mother, grandmother,
sister and friend. She left this world sud-
denly on July 13, 2021, in Salem, OR. at
the age of 77.
Kathy was born in Greybull, Wyo.
on September 19, 1943, to William and
Maude Reynolds and was the third of
four daughters. Her family moved to
Anchorage, Alaska in 1951. After high
school, while working in the secretarial
fi eld, she met a handsome Air Force ser-
viceman who was stationed at Elmendorf
AFB in Anchorage. In 1963, Kathy and
Ivan “Marty” Jose Martinez eloped to
Denver and were married at Lowry AFB.
They were stationed at several Air Force
bases in Colorado, Texas, and back to
Anchorage. Their last post was at Mt.
Hebo AFS in Oregon, and when Marty
retired from the Air Force, they settled
in Keizer. with their two sons, Steven and
David.
Kathy worked at Willamette Lutheran
Home and the Oregon Department of
Transportation as an administrative
assistant until she retired at age 55. But,
the job she loved the most was caring
for her two sons, attending their various
school and sporting events, and even act-
ing as a Boy Scouts Den Mother. When
the boys were in college, Kathy was sure
KATHLEEN “KATHY” REYNOLDS MARTINEZ / Submitted Photo
to attend every “Mom’s Weekend” and
loved the one-on-one time (and par-
ties) with her sons. In 1996 she lost her
beloved Marty, but handled the devas-
tating loss with strength and dignity. In
later years, being a grandma gave her
great joy. She was a fun-loving and gener-
ous grandmother who was always giving
big hugs and little gifts. Her house was
a great family gathering place where lots
of laughs were shared. She also enjoyed
traveling, golfi ng, reading, baking cook-
ies and a nice glass of wine. Her sense of
humor and compassionate heart will be
dearly missed.
She is survived by her two sons,
Steven (Andrea) of Southlake, Texas, and
David (Mary) of Portland, Ore., and her
three grandchildren: Drew, Trent, and
Erika, all of whom she was immensely
proud. She is also survived by her sisters
Joan Atkins and Faye Reynolds. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Marty,
and her sister Marie Bensorosky.
Funeral services will be held Aug.
5, at 11 a.m. at Keizer Christian Church.
Reception at the church will follow.
Memorials or donations in memory
of Kathy may be made to the Keizer
Community Food Bank.
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