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May 22, 2020 T he C olumbia P ress 4 Pandemic: What you need to know this week Continued from Page 1 ness. Statewide, there had been 3,801 cases and 144 deaths as of Wednesday. The number of cases reported last week dropped 25 percent from the previous week and deaths de- clined 62 percent. It’s reas- suring news, considering the rate of testing rose markedly last week. d rive - through testing The county continues to of- fer drive-through COVID-19 nasal testing three days a week for anyone 15 and older. For details and to register, go remain in effect until it gets a to co.clatsop.or.us and click chance to hear the argument. on the red bar at the top of the The Governor’s Office is- page or call 503-325-8500. sued a statement Tuesday l egAl chAllenge saying the executive orders On Monday, a Baker County have prevented more than Circuit Court judge blocked 70,000 infections across the Gov. Kate Brown’s stay-at- state and averted about 1,500 home orders, calling them hospitalizations. “null and void” because they Although many of the infringe on personal religious state’s counties have moved freedom and the ability of cit- on to Phase I of the gover- izens to earn a living. nor’s reopening protocols, But before sundown, the Or- Clackamas, Marion, Mult- egon Supreme Court stayed nomah, Polk and Washing- the ruling, allowing the gov- ton counties remain bound ernor’s executive orders to by the earlier orders. o ther neW rules Your financial partner for today, tomorrow, and the future. We’re not going anywhere and your money is safe with us. WE’VE GOT Y O UR . K B AC Zaheen and Zain: Fibre Family Members Since 2019 85 W Marine Dr. • Astoria 2315 N Roosevelt Dr • Seaside 1771 Ensign Ln • Warrenton 503.842.7523 • www.tlcfcu.org fibrefamily A DIVISION OF CREDIT UNION ILikeTLC Federally Insured By NCUA Summer school: Oregon Department of Education has issued new guides for in-per- son instruction and other summer programs. Program operators must develop com- municable disease manage- ment plans with measures for infection control, physi- cal distancing, screening for symptoms, and contact trac- ing. Summer camps: All camps must have a commu- nicable disease management plan in place for staff and for youth. Overnight camps ar- en’t permitted and day camps are limited to groups of 10 or fewer children. Homelessness: New di- rectives can’t be used to crim- inalize homelessness. Childcare: Now open under certain restrictions, with priority placements for children of health care workers, first responders, and frontline workers. f ourth of J uly The cities of Warrenton and Gearhart have cancelled Fourth of July festivities this year, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “This event has been an im- portant and integral part of this community for decades, and we are disappointed to have had to make this de- cision,” Warrenton City Manager Linda Engbretson wrote. “On a brighter note, look for more information over the next several months on a planned end of pandem- ic celebration.” r eMdesivir triAls Oregon received its first shipments last week of rem- desivir, an experimental drug that has shown some suc- cess in treating the sickest COVID-19 patients. Providence hospitals in Portland have given the drug to more than 30 patients during earlier clinical trials. While not formally ap- proved by the Food and Drug Administration, it’s being used under a federal Emer- gency Use Authorization. The EUA allows health pro- fessionals to use the drug to treat severely ill patients who meet certain criteria. Oregon Health Authority is distributing the drug to hos- pitals statewide. h elp With rent A rent relief program launched by Oregon Hous- ing and Community Services is making $8.5 million avail- able statewide to those strug- gling to pay rent because they’ve lost income during the pandemic. The Community Action Team, which includes Clat- sop County, has received $299,610 for distribution, an amount determined through a needs-based formula. Applications should be made through CAT by call- ing 503-397-3511 for more details. Tenant income loss documentation and other materials are required and Continued on Page 8