05 May COVID-19 Variants in Oregon; Vaccinations are best protection

Stay informed & learn how to make an appointment:  Read our updated FAQ by clicking here 

Even though we want to get back to doing the things we love, the pandemic is not over. In mid-April, Oregon saw a higher rate of case growth than any other state in the nation. Last week, Governor Brown moved 15 counties back to “Extreme Risk,” including our neighbors, Multnomah, Columbia and Clackamas counties. Washington County remains in “High Risk.”

The B.1.1.7 variant of the coronavirus, the strain first detected in the UK in December, is now the dominant strain in Oregon and health experts believe it is fueling this fourth surge of COVID-19. The strain is more contagious. 

There is good news: Studies show that the vaccines are effective against this and other new strains. Also, nationwide, cases are declining and more and more people are getting vaccinated. 

What does this mean for Bienestar? What do we need to do?

• Get vaccinated as soon as you can. Protect yourself, your family and your neighbors. The more people vaccinated, the better off we will all be.
• Follow the CDC guidelines to stay safe and choose safe activities Click here for Spanish or Click here for English
• Stay Informed:  Read our updated FAQ by clicking here 

And…share your thoughts on the vaccine, Bienestar! Are you still undecided? Are you vaccinated? Let us know how you are feeling. Take the Vaccine Experience Survey by Clicking Here before June 1 and enter to win a $100 gift card.

📲 So far, we’ve learned that most Bienestar residents have made their vaccine appointments on the phone. Good to know – Thanks for sharing!☎

Are you wondering about peculiar things you’ve heard about COVID-19? Check out this interesting list of popular myths about the virus and vaccine. Click here for Spanish or Click here for English.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is back in use in Oregon. For your questions or concerns, click here for Spanish or click here for English.