St. Charles now requiring masks on all hospital, clinic visitors
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM REQUIRING UNIVERSAL MASKING
As of Monday, St. Charles Health System is now requiring anyone entering a St. Charles hospital or clinic to wear a mask, to prevent the asymptomatic spread of COVID-19. Patients and visitors are encouraged to bring their own mask, but one will be provided if needed.
In his weekly update to the community on Monday, St. Charles President and CEO Joe Sluka said, "We are able to enact this policy, in part, because of the generous donations of cloth masks from our community. We have received more than 15,000 donated cloth masks and have been able to ensure every member of our St. Charles team has two cloth masks to wear in and out of our buildings. We are continuing to collect cloth mask donations and – thanks to you – are now able to donate the surplus to our community partners who are in need.
NEW UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program is open and accepting applications. Self-employed, contract, and gig workers not eligible for regular unemployment benefits who are filing for the first time should use the instructions and initial application form to complete their first claim. For more information and links to PAU applications visit https://govstatus.egov.com/ui-benefits/CARES
ABOUT COEIN
COEIN’s website, www.coemergencyinfo.blogspot.com provides a collective resource for up-to-date information. Access to accurate, timely information both locally and nationally is encouraged. Our County Public Health experts point to the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as good sources of information. Daily situation updates are available via email at http://bit.ly/COVID19UPDATES
COVID-19 phone line: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 541-699-5109
Central Oregon Emergency Information Network (COEIN), includes Deschutes County Health Services, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Health System, Crook County Health Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Health Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, tri-county public schools, City of Bend, Bend Police, Bend Fire & Rescue, and others. COEIN’s purpose is to collect, coordinate and distribute timely and accurate information.
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