Metro COVID Updates

Indoor & Outdoor Mask Requirements Reinstated Statewide (UPDATED Aug. 24)

Josh Baruch — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:28:53 -0700

Masks are required indoors Statewide, effective August 13, 2021 (update: masks are also required in most outdoor settings effective August 24)

"Individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask, face covering or face shield when in an indoor space; and (i)n an oudtoor space if the individuals cannot or do not…

Requiring Masks After Reopening

Josh Baruch — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:38:55 -0700

Governor Brown's Executive Order 21-15 rescinded all remaining Oregon Covid-19 restrictions, effective June 30. This means that agencies and programs may now allow unmasked people on site without checking their vaccination status. However, agencies and programs may choose to continue to require masks or face coverings, provided they can provide…

Additional information on masks at outdoor sites

Josh Baruch — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:59 -0700

We've added additional information to our last post, including guidance for outdoor distributions.

https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/partner_support/partner_support/metro_covid_updates/updated_mask_guidance_from_oha

UPDATED MASK GUIDANCE FROM OHA

Josh Baruch — Tue, 18 May 2021 13:21:15 -0700

UPDATED 5/25: Added information about outdoor distributions and links to additional FAQs.

This afternoon, the Oregon Health Authority issued revised mask guidance documents that directly pertain to food pantries and meal sites that are open to the public. Please read all of these documents carefully:

Interim Guidance for Fully Vaccinated…

Awaiting updated mask guidance

Josh Baruch — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:52 -0700

Governor Kate Brown announced yesterday that she was lifting the mask requirement for fully vaccinated adults in most public spaces. In her statement, Gov. Brown said that the Oregon Health Authority will release new guidelines for various sectors in the coming days. Oregon Food Bank's Compliance Team and social distancing officers are monitoring…

COVID-19 & Food Safety: What We Know Now

Josh Baruch — Thu, 13 May 2021 11:52:35 -0700

We are over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and scientists now have a much better understanding of how the virus is transmitted. It is now generally understood that the primary mode of infection is via the inhalation of respiratory droplets and aerosol particles. While it is possible to be infected through contact with surfaces, surface…

VIDEO: Mask Requirements At Your Agency or Program

Josh Baruch — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:29:42 -0800

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It’s very important to us here at OFB that the people we serve can access food without putting themselves and their communities at risk of contracting COVID 19. We are also concerned for your own wellbeing, and that of all of the staff and volunteers at your agency or program.

With that in mind, we wanted to share the latest…

Yard Sign PDFs- DIY Printing

Ally Meyer — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:57:06 -0800

Attached are some PDFs of signs (designed for 18x24 yard signs) that may be helpful, especially at your outdoor programming. These are DIY on printing.

Signs include translated information, including:

Wear a mask
Stay 6 feet apart
Stay in your car
Bring your own bags
If you touch it, take it

Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) community testing

Courtney Wright — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:17:53 -0800

OHSU testing and vaccination (flu shot) locations and hours (in Portland and Hillsboro) OHSU offers testing for people with symptoms ages 2 months and older, and for people in specific risk groups. See who can be tested on OHSU’s website.

Testing is walk-in or drive-through only; no appointments.

For more information, call the OHSU Coronavirus…

Multnomah County community testing

Courtney Wright — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:17:11 -0800

No cost testing by appointment only, for anyone with symptoms or anyone who has had recent close contact with a person with COVID-19. You don't need to be a clinic or Multnomah County patient to get tested. Limited testing may be available for people without symptoms. We focus on reaching Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color communities,…