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likely see a marked decline in
clients due to OHA’s sugges-
tion regarding at-risk resi-
dents.
“To avoid exposure to
COVID-19, people who are
at risk for severe complica-
tions (over age 60 or have un-
derlying medical conditions)
should stay home even if you
feel well,” the OHA wrote.
physical distancing, face cov-
erings and limiting the num-
ber of people.”
However, locally, the Lane
County Fair scheduled in July
announced Monday that it will
not be taking place this year.
But the virus itself could
be the biggest halt to tour-
ism. Statistical models on the
future of COVID are wide
ranging, with some predicting
When will tourism come
a large, national spike in cases
back?
during the next few months.
Statewide, residents are not Others show a spike in the
required to stay within their fall, or possibly winter. None
areas, but it is highly recom- have shown that the threat of
mended.
COVID-19 is over.
“Stay close to home,” OHA
advised. “Avoid overnight Will these regulations stop
trips and minimize other
the spread?
non-essential travel, includ-
“We are venturing into
ing recreational day trips to uncharted territory, safely
destinations outside the com- reopening businesses in the
munity where you live. Travel midst of a pandemic,” OHA
the minimum distance needed Director Patrick Allen said
to obtain essential services; in during the press conference.
rural areas, residents may have
Relatively little is known
to travel greater distances for about COVID-19, as state and
essential services, while in ur- county officials frequently
ban areas, residents may only point out testing was, and in
need to travel a few miles for some cases still is, limited.
those services.”
It is unknown exactly how
While these suggestions widespread the virus is in Ore-
are ultimately up to personal gon, how exactly it has spread,
choice, there are other restric- or how deadly the disease ac-
tions that could blunt tourism tually is.
in the summer months.
While the rapidly changing
Oregon coast state parks science surrounding COVID
such as Jessie M. Honeyman, may change the need for some
which attracts thousands of restrictions, right now the only
tourists in the summer, will effective method of abatement
continue to be closed.
that is known is social distanc-
As for concerts and fes- ing. This is what OHA has
tivals, “Restarting events of based its requirements on.
this size will require a reli-
But no one requirement
able treatment or prevention, has been proven to stop the
like a vaccine, which is many spread of COVID, and many
months off,” Brown said.
of the requirements are still
However, she didn’t rule out not universally accepted in the
festivals entirely, if organizers medical community. While
can get creative.
the Centers for Disease Con-
Of the Oregon State Fair, trol maintains six feet is a
Brown said, “Some aspects of reliable average for social dis-
the fair could continue with tancing, the World Health Or-
ganization only recommends
three feet. However, a recent
study by MIT has found that
COVID can travel up to 27
feet in specific circumstances.
Without clear scientific ev-
idence, OHA is relying on a
variety of methods that could
stunt multiple possibilities of
infections.
“Let me be clear, these
choices are not easy,” Brown
said, explaining how COVID
cases will increase in Oregon
as it reopens, even with re-
quirements and suggestions
being followed. The goal is not
so much to stamp out COVID
completely, but to ensure the
virus does not spread to the
point that it overwhelms med-
ical staff.
“We’re not in the clear, in
the country or in our state.
COVID infections could spike
quickly, if we aren’t careful —
all of us,” the governor said.
While the state has not
mandated such suggestions
like masks and restricting
travel, they are counting on
citizens to follow those rules
to ensure stricter measures are
not needed.
These suggestions include
staying home if they are sick,
practicing good hygiene,
maintaining social distance
and wearing masks.
each family visit to reinforce
teachings, for a total of 27
classroom visits.
A dozen years of research
from four countries confirms
Roots of Empathy’s effect to
successfully reduce aggressive
attitudes and behaviors and
develop/increase children’s
healthy social and emotional
skills.
In the short term, Roots of
Empathy focuses on raising
levels of empathy, resulting
in more respectful and car-
ing relationships and reduced
levels of bullying and other
aggressive behaviors. In the
long term, the focus is to
build the capacity of the next
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In this experiential learn-
ing, the baby is the “teacher”
and a catalyst to help children
identify and reflect on their
own feelings and the feelings
of others – empathy. The in-
structor also visits the classes
the weeks before and after
Is this the new normal?
If a county is accepted into
“Phase I,” it has 21 days before
it can qualify for Phase II.
During that time, counties
have to avoid certain red flags.
This includes an inability to
meet contact tracing require-
ments, evidence of increased
prevalence of COVID-19 over
seven days, or a rise in hospi-
tal admission over a seven-day
period.
“If any of these metrics are
violated, OHA will call an
immediate meeting with lo-
cal public health officials for
further discussion and evalu-
ation,” Brown stated.
At that point, a county, or
a specific region, could have
Phase 1 extended, or even re-
duced to shut-down level re-
strictions.
If a county passes all re-
quirements, it will enter Phase
II, which will “further expand
gathering size, allow some of-
fice work, plus begin to allow
visitation to congregate care,”
Brown said.
Phase II could also see
an easing of restrictions on
businesses placed in Phase 1.
Further details were not forth-
coming as of press time.
If a county is able to meet
requirements for 21 days in
Phase II, it’s possible that it
could enter into Phase III,
which would represent low
risk for COVID and a return
to normal. In this stage, con-
certs, fairs and crowded sports
events are allowed.
But the governor reported
that these events will be un-
likely until a reliable treatment
or vaccine is found.
“This virus is still very dan-
gerous, and it still poses a great
threat,” Brown said during her
conference. “Until there’s a
vaccine, unfortunately, we will
not be able to go back to life
as we knew it in Oregon or,
frankly, anywhere.”
Despite the difficulties that
many businesses face with the
restrictions, there are multiple
avenues for financial assis-
tance.
Editor’s note: In next week’s
edition, Siuslaw News will
look at a variety of these
measures, as well as the rights
of employees and employers
while working in the new
normal.
generation for responsible
citizenship.
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Rotary Scholarships
The 2020 President’s Scholarship
T
he Rotary Club of Florence takes
applications for our high school
senior’s scholarships.
Every year the current president
chooses the guidelines for a student
that is the recipient of the President’s
Scholarship.
It is one among several annual
scholarships and opportunities that
our local Rotary Club of Florence
provides to help students achieve
their goals.
Siuslaw Public Library Director
Meg Spencer, who serves as this year’s
president, noticed that there are many
high school seniors in our communi-
ty that do well academically, and they
are employed full time.
This leaves many struggling to meet
the civic and extracurricular require-
ments that most scholarships require.
However, while going to school
and working, the students have been
learning good time management
skills as their service skills are being
developed in their work environment.
This year Meg wanted to help one
of these students. Someone who
works full time, contributing to their
households needs by being one of the
primary “bread winners.”
“Those kids are often students who
have great skills to go to college, but
who are not able to do the extracur-
ricular activities that other kids are
able to engage in,” she said.
Contributions for this scholarship
come in a variety of ways. A signifi-
cant portion is from the Rotary Auc-
tion each year. Also, each of the 115
local Rotary Club members are given
a “coin jar” to collect donations with.
The members make it a little com-
petitive amongst themselves, with
two groups: New Rotarians vs. Sea-
soned. To date, they have collected
over $2,500 for this scholarship along.
If you would be interested in con-
tributing, the Rotary Club of Flor-
ence gladly accepts donations.
Please contact Kim Erickson at
541-991-2070 or kim.erickson@
opbc.com.
For more information about Rota-
ry and its programs, go to www.the
florencerotary.org.