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Oregon reports 75 confirmed COVID-19 cases, five presumptive, three deaths

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Oregon reports 75 confirmed COVID-19 cases, five presumptive, three deaths

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COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 124, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon Health Authority reported 75 new confirmed cases and five new presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. today bringing the state total to 3,068. The new confirmed cases reported today are in the following counties: Clackamas (9), Clatsop (9), Deschutes (1), Lane (2), Linn (1), Marion (13), Morrow (1), Multnomah (30), Polk (2), Umatilla (3), Wasco (1), Washington (8).

Note: During routine data reconciliation, a presumptive case originally reported as a Benton County case was later determined not to be a case. It was subtracted from Thursday’s state total, and the total number of cases in Benton County went down by one to reflect this change.

Also, the number of hospitalizations in the 10-19 age group dropped by one. During routine data reconciliation, a person was determined not to have been hospitalized during their COVID-19 illness.

To see more case and county level data, please visit the Oregon Health Authority website, which OHA updates once a day: www.healthoregon.org/coronavirus.

Oregon’s 122nd COVID-19 death is a 51-year-old man in Marion County, who tested positive on May 3 and died May 6 at Salem Hospital. He had underlying medical conditions.

Oregon’s 123rd COVID-19 death is an 80-year-old woman in Marion County, who tested positive on April 21 and died May 6 at Santiam Memorial Hospital. She had underlying medical conditions.

Oregon’s 124th COVID-19 death is a 71-year-old woman in Multnomah County, who tested positive on April 23 and died May 5 at Providence Portland Medical Center. She had underlying medical conditions.

Stay informed about COVID-19:

Oregon response: The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Office of Emergency Management lead the state response.

United States response: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leads the U.S. response.

Global response: The World Health Organization guides the global response.

Denizens of the beach pack Taft’s Siletz Bay

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Denizens of the beach pack Taft’s Siletz Bay

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Taft’s Siletz Bay was the destination for many beachgoers in Lincoln City Friday as the needle flirted with 80 degrees and the sun shone amid a mostly cloudless sky.

The parking lot in front of Mo’s was full, with vehicles circling the parked cars in the hopes of finding a space. Some would cheer upon finding one, vindicated after subjecting themselves to multiple laps.

F-15 Eagle’s flying overhead earlier seemed to set the stage for as one couple put it: “the perfect day.”

Families caught crabs and rode kayaks as kids played in the sand and dogs laid out to sunbathe.

Some sat in chairs and others upon logs, watching a full beach take advantage of “a perfect day” in Taft’s Siletz Bay.

Commissioners uncertain when Lincoln County will qualify for an initial reopening

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Commissioners uncertain when Lincoln County will qualify for an initial reopening

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Lincoln County officials say it remains uncertain when Lincoln County will qualify for an initial reopening of businesses under the State of Oregon plan announced Thursday due to questions about regional readiness.

Oregon’s reopening plan set forth by the Governor yesterday has seven key criteria measured at the County level or at a regional level that must be met before a County may enter Phase 1 of reopening. Lincoln County is in a region that includes Lincoln, Benton, Linn, Polk, Yamhill and Marion Counties.

Commissioner Kaety Jacobsen, Board of Commissioners Chair, said “It’s clear that Lincoln County can meet county-level benchmarks set out by the state of Oregon. However, there is less clarity if the county’s regional partners will be ready to meet regional criteria for hospital surge capacity, personal protective equipment supply levels for hospitals, and testing resources and capacity for the region.”

Under Phase 1, businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as restaurants, retail shops and salons, would be eligible to open under state guidelines designed to limit potential spread of the virus. Counties were notified Thursday the state is ready to begin accepting applications for Phase 1 reopening, and state approval of the plan will allow opening of some limited areas as soon as May 15 if all the county and regional criteria are met.

Even under Phase 1 reopening, the Executive Orders discouraging nonessential travel remain in place as does the Stay at Home order, modified in some fashion to allow people to visit reopened businesses. In Lincoln County restrictions on local short-term lodging are covered by a separate order adopted by the county and cities and are not part of the state-approved reopening plan.  The governor expressed concerns in a call with commissioners Thursday that the reopening not result in a deluge of visitors to the coast.  Local work on a phased reopening of short-term lodging is included in the local planning process.

Commissioner Jacobson said the commissioners and county leadership are fully aware of the hardships the closures have placed on many local business owners, operators and employees. “It’s a challenging and difficult act to balance health and economic concerns, but we will make the best decisions we can based on the available data.”

She added that the county leadership team is actively pressing to determine answers to regional questions and is proceeding with an application to reopen with the information available on County levels of readiness.

Cats!

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Cats!

Cats Rick Beasley

It turns out the plan to cure Covid-19 in Lincoln County is to herd cats.

Anybody hoping for more than that should watch the recent emergency meeting between county commissioners and elected elders from six cities — Newport, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Toledo, Siletz and Waldport. VIDEO On second thought, just listen to the audio version — seeing hollow-eyed local officials leaning into their basement computer screens might trigger a rally to throw open the barber shops and beauty parlors, dangerous thinking these days.

Deep into a statewide lockdown, commissioners convened the joint session to double-down on the decision to close hotels and vacation rentals, extending their decree to May 31 and possibly longer. The edict exceeded even Gov. Kate Brown’s sweeping shutdown of everything else, except pot shops, liquor stores and any business with an Oregon Lotto decal on the window.

County commissioners — the triumvirate of Hall, Hunt and Jacobson — have made it clear they are in charge of this calamity, issuing mandatory edicts, dire warnings and helpful news releases including the welcome bulletin, “Handwashing Songs,” with 20-second ditties by Pink Floyd and Prince.

Summoning the mayors and city councilors for a straw poll was a sort of blood pact to put everybody’s finger on the trigger, however.

“This is like herding cats,” complained Commission Chairman Kaety Jacobson as she tried to conduct a roll call with dozens of local leaders over a scratchy voice connection that sounded like a cockpit recording.

It was the kind of lofty observation you’d expect from high-on-up, where bureaucratic mandarins are using the emergency to remind us of our failings, such as bigotry.  The county’s Covid-19 website, for example, notes how “communities of color,” jammed as they are into public housing with jobs they can’t do at home, suffer disproportionately from the pandemic. “Covid-19 has compounded the ongoing burden of living in a racist society,” the document intones, citing another small hurdle to clear before we get our lives back.

Moreover, it was an unfitting comment. Unlike cats, the mayors and their retinues were docile, obedient and eager to fall in line. Nobody questioned the science behind the decision or the flimsy progress made since March 15, even when the county health director didn’t know how many tests had been conducted — the Holy Grail of government benchmarks.

Typically-combative Mayor Dick Anderson of Lincoln City joked with Commission Chair Kaety Jacobson before jumping aboard. Robert Gambino of Depoe Bay, whose city budget has been shredded by the loss of room taxes, said he was “in favor” of keeping the doors closed until “treatment is in place.” Attorney David Allen, a Newport city councilor, barely slowed the momentum with “procedural” concerns. Frail murmurings about ending the lockdown were quickly dismissed like crank calls.

The ground is shifting daily on what we know about Covid-19, but our local governments, led by the county commission, appear locked into an outmoded response. Despite a month-long windup to assure businesses and workers they would have a plan to get the economy on its feet, widespread testing is non-existent, basic retail/business protocols are a mystery, contact tracing is insufficient and there is no word yet on PPE stockpiles — all requirements to reopen business and return to a normal existence.

The platitudes expressed by local leaders who claim to feel the pain of Lincoln County’s private sector ring hollow without assurances to workers and businesses they can begin their recovery on May 31, rather than the amorphous reopening strategy that has been described by Commissioner Claire Hall as “the slow turning-up of a dial.”

But then, it’s hard to herd cats.

County Clerk: Oregon Primary Election information

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County Clerk: Oregon Primary Election information

Lincoln County Election

Lincoln County Clerk Dana Jenkins is reminding voters to get their Oregon Primary Election  ballots mailed in by May 12 or dropped off at available sites by 8 p.m. May 19.

Oregon’s Primary Election is a closed system, meaning only Democrats and Republicans can vote on partisan positions and all other voters vote on nonpartisan positions only.

Registered Democrats will have a green bar across the top and Republican ballots will have yellow.  If you are registered in any other party or do not belong to one, your ballot will be all white and will contain nonpartisan candidates only.

For those dropping off their ballots, the following drop sites are available until 8 p.m. May 19:

  • Lincoln City Drive-up Drop Box:

Lincoln City City Hall – located in the lower parking lot under the City Hall.

  • Lincoln County Courthouse Drive-up Drop Box in Newport:

Lincoln County Courthouse – located in rear parking lot at the east end of the second row of parking.

  • Toledo Drive-up Drop Box:

Toledo Police Station – located at the exit of the police station parking lot.

  • Waldport Drive-up Drop Box:

Waldport City Hall – located at the exit of the city hall parking lot.

  • Newport City Hall

Use outside water payment (and ballot) box turn between bus stop and Chevron
in front of Newport City Hall

  • Depoe Bay City Hall

Use outside water payment (and ballot) box in front of City Hall

  • Siletz City Hall

Use outside water payment (and ballot) box in front of City Hall

  • Yachats City Hall

Use outside water payment (and ballot) box in front of City Hall

  • Eddyville Community Church (May 19 Election Day Only)

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call the Lincoln County Clerk at 265-4131.

F-15 fighter jet flyovers Friday for frontline workers

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F-15 fighter jet flyovers Friday for frontline workers

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Oregon Air National Guard to conduct Air Force Salute flyovers in Oregon

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon during the month of May in order to salute Oregonians on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic and lift morale during a time of severe health and economic impacts.

The tribute is scheduled to be conducted by Oregon’s 173rd Fighter Wing, based in Klamath Falls and the 142nd Wing, based in Portland.

“This is a joint effort to demonstrate support and give thanks to healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 response; the goal is to unite all Oregonians during this time,” said Stephen Bomar, Director of Public Affairs for the Oregon Military Department. “This effort also demonstrates the full capabilities of our Oregon National Guard Citizen Soldiers and Airmen. Whether on the ground delivering needed Personal Protective Equipment throughout Oregon or in the skies protecting the Pacific Northwest, the Guard is in this together with Oregonians.”

Anyone living in and around these hospitals should see and hear the jets. People are encouraged to view the flights from the safety of their own homes and practice physical distancing.

The flyovers are scheduled for the following locations at the approximate designated times Friday, May 8.

Northern Oregon: 

8:50 a.m.  Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Vancouver, Wash.

8:58 a.m.  Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Hood River, Ore.

9:00 a.m.  Oregon Veterans Home, The Dalles, Ore.

9:00 a.m.  VA Healthcare System the Dalles CBOC, The Dalles, Ore.

9:01 a.m.  Mid-Columbia Medical Center, The Dalles, Ore.

9:11 a.m.  Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Gresham, Ore.

9:12 a.m.  Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland, Portland, Ore.

9:12 a.m.  Adventist Medical Center, Portland, Ore.

9:13 a.m.  Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Clackamas, Ore.

9:13 a.m.  Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Oregon City, Ore.

9:15 a.m.  Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Milwaukie, Ore.

9:15 a.m.  OHSU Towers (Over Willamette River), Portland, Ore.

9:16 a.m.  Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, Ore.

9:16 a.m.  Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Ore.

9:17 a.m.  Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Portland, Ore.

9:17 a.m.  OHSU Hospital, Portland, Ore.

9:17 a.m.  Shriners Hospitals for Children, Portland, Ore.

9:17 a.m.  VA Portland Healthcare System, Portland, Ore.

9:18 a.m.  Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Tualatin, Ore.

9:19 a.m.  Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, Ore.

9:20 a.m.  Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center, Hillsboro, Ore.

9:21 a.m.  Tuality Community Hospital, Hillsboro, Ore.

9:28 a.m.  Coastal Family Health Center, Astoria, Ore.

9:30 a.m.  Providence Seaside Hospital, Seaside, Ore.

9:36 a.m.  Adventist Medical Center, Tillamook, Ore.

9:46 a.m.  Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Newport, Ore.

9:52 a.m.  Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, Ore.

9:54 a.m.  Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Albany, Ore.

9:56 a.m.  Oregon Veteran’s Home, Lebanon, Ore.

9:56 a.m.  Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Ore.

9:59 a.m.   Santiam Hospital, Stayton, Ore.

10:04 a.m. Salem West Valley Hospital, Dallas, Ore.

10:07 a.m. Salem Health Hospital, Salem, Ore.

10:08 a.m. Department of Public Safety, Standards, and Training, Salem, Ore.

10:10 a.m. Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Salem, Ore.

10:10 a.m. Oregon State Capitol, Salem, Ore.

10:13 a.m. Legacy Silverton Hospital, Silverton Ore.

10:17 a.m. Willamette Valley Medical Center, McMinnville, Ore.

10:20 a.m. Providence Hospital, Newberg, Ore.

Southern Oregon: 

10:10 a.m. Lake District Hospital, Lakeview, Ore.

10:25 a.m. Harney District Hospital, Burns, Ore.

10:40 a.m. Saint Alphonsus Medical Center, Ontario, Ore.

11:10 a.m. Saint Charles Prineville, Prineville, Ore.

11:15 a.m. Saint Charles Redmond, Redmond, Ore.

11:20 a.m. Saint Charles Bend, Bend, Ore.

“We are honored to pay tribute to everyone who has served on the frontlines during this pandemic,” said Brig. General Donna Prigmore, Commander of the Oregon Air National Guard. “This is a small way of showing our gratitude for the big sacrifices that our healthcare workers, emergency responders, and so many others have made. We thank all of you.”

All flyover plans have been coordinated as a part of OPERATION: AMERICAN RESOLVE to salute those at the forefront of the COVID-19 response and will be done in conjunction with regularly scheduled training. Pilots must perform a minimum number of flight hours to maintain proficiency. These flyovers will incur no additional cost to taxpayers and are done in lieu of regularly scheduled training.

Additional Oregon Air National Guard flyovers are scheduled to continue next Friday, May 15.

The Air Force Salutes flyover plan also includes flyovers from the United States Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team, which are scheduled to fly over the Pacific Northwest in late May.

All passes are approximately 1,500 feet above ground level at approximately 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.

Anyone who gets video or photos of the F-15s flying overhead are encouraged to post on social media using the hashtags: #AirForceSalutes, #AFFlyover, #FlyoverFriday, #Inthistogether

The Oregon Air National Guard has been an integral part of the nation’s air defense since 1941. Pilots from the 173rd Fighter Wing and the 142nd Wing train for a variety of mission skill sets in order to maintain combat readiness for the defense of our state and nation. Additionally, the 142nd Wing provides around-the-clock Aerospace Control Alert for the defense of our homeland, while the 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force. Both units also respond to state and national emergencies as directed by the Governor of Oregon.

Oregon reports 70 confirmed COVID-19 cases, seven presumptive, two deaths

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Oregon reports 70 confirmed COVID-19 cases, seven presumptive, two deaths

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COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 115, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon Health Authority reported 70 new confirmed cases and seven new presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. today bringing the state total to 2,916. The new confirmed and presumptive cases reported today are in the following counties: Baker (1), Benton (1), Clackamas (4), Columbia (1), Deschutes (1), Jefferson (4), Lane (2), Lincoln (1), Linn (1), Marion (18), Multnomah (24), Polk (7), Umatilla (4), Wasco (1), Washington (6), Yamhill (1).

To see more case and county level data, please visit the Oregon Health Authority website, which OHA updates once a day: www.healthoregon.org/coronavirus.

Oregon’s 114th COVID-19 death is an 88-year-old man in Multnomah County, who tested positive on April 30 and died on May 2 at Adventist Medical Center. He had underlying medical conditions.

Oregon’s 115th COVID-19 death is a 95-year-old man in Polk County, who tested positive on April 27 and died on May 4 at Salem Hospital. He had underlying medical conditions.

Note: The number of deaths in the 60-69 age group has dropped by one. During routine data reconciliation, the person’s date of birth was updated. This person has been re-categorized to be in the 80 and over age group.

Stay informed about COVID-19:

Oregon response: The Oregon Health Authority leads the state response.

United States response: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leads the U.S. response.

Global response: The World Health Organization guides the global response.

Neskowin Farmers Market opening May 16

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Neskowin Farmers Market opening May 16

Neskowin Farmers Market

Neskowin Farmers Market 2020 season will open Saturday May 16, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Neskowin Valley School.

Governor Kate Brown has declared farmers markets essential services.

Following the guidance issued by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the Market will continue operating as an important source of food for residents of Neskowin and the surrounding area. The market will return to our usual location at the Neskowin Beach Wayside as soon as possible after Oregon State Parks reopen.

The Neskowin Farmers Market is a necessary source of food for many residents of Tillamook and Lincoln Counties, and we are committed to the health and well-being of our community. We are following CDC and state guidelines to prioritize customer, vendor and community health, so things will look and feel a lot different than they have in past years. Please help us keep the market open and continue supporting local farmers by observing the changes to market operations while you shop.

The following are changes to market operations:

–          The market will be held in Neskowin Valley School’s covered play area while the Neskowin Beach Wayside is closed. The school’s address is 10005 Slab Creek Road, about 4 miles inland from the wayside. Parking is available in the gravel lot and you will have to walk around the building to the play area.

–          Only vendors selling grocery items will be allowed at the market.

–          There will be no craft/artist vendors until further notice. We encourage you to support our local crafters: visit the market’s website to find their contact and ordering information!

–          Please observe the first hour of market (9:00-10:00am) for our community members who are at a higher risk (elderly, immune-compromised, etc).

–          Live music and the community booth have been cancelled until further notice.

–          There will be no samples, no seating, and no hot coffee for purchase. Consumption of food in the market is not allowed.

–          Dogs are not allowed in the market until further notice.

–          There will be one entrance and one exit to the farmers market. Please read and follow signage and listen to instructions from market staff and volunteers.

–          We will be limiting the total number of customers inside the market and the number of customers waiting to enter the market. We may ask people to wait in their parked car.

–          Vendor booths will be spaced 10 feet apart, and vendors are implementing additional safety precautions

–          Only one shopper at a time will be allowed in a booth. Please stand on the marked “X” on the ground to maintain social distancing while waiting in line.

–          No public bathroom facilities will be available at the market while at Neskowin Valley School.

–          A handwashing station will be available for customer use.

–          The market is functioning like a grocery store. Please wave ‘hello’ to your neighbors and move along.

–          We are still accepting SNAP EBT. We are still providing SNAP Match (extra matching this year) We still have vendors who accept FDNP checks (the green $4 ones)

Please visit our website at www.neskowinfarmersmarket.com for additional information for customers coming to shop at the market, and about precautions our vendors are taking. From our website you will also be able to see a list of our 2020 season vendors and online pre order options. Follow us on Facebook for season updates!

Sixth Lincoln County resident tests positive for COVID-19

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Sixth Lincoln County resident tests positive for COVID-19

Covid-19 Lincoln County

Lincoln County Public Health announced today another positive case of COVID-19. The new case brings Lincoln County’s total to 6 confirmed cases.

Lincoln County is in close coordination with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) about these cases. Test results are now coming from multiple laboratories and are delivered electronically to providers, counties, and OHA throughout the day. As a result, some counties may release county data sooner than it is reported on the Oregon Health Authority website.  www.healthoregon.org/coronavirus .

This individual is in their 80s. The test was performed as a routine test prior to an outpatient procedure appointment. The individual has been sheltering in place since the Governor’s stay home orders with minimal trips outside of their residence, which means this case is community acquired. The person is not hospitalized and is self-isolating per Public Health guidelines.

“During the last week we have seen in increase in testing for anyone one with symptoms, and also for those who will have outpatient procedures.” said Nicole Fields, Deputy Director of Public Health. “We expect to see more positive cases and are prepared to do contact tracing.  This person is asymptomatic and did not have any known contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.  As we look towards slowly reopening, it is important to remember that the virus is still in our community, and that we must continue to physically distance, protect others with cloth face coverings whenever possible, and wash our hands frequently.”

The best way to protect yourself is to stay home and avoid exposure to the virus. There are easy steps you can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and many types of illness – including the flu – especially to older adults and those with underlying chronic diseases:

  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. Wash your hands immediately after. Or, cough into your upper arm.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Maintain at least 6 feet of space between yourself and others.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched.
  • Wear a cloth facemask when you go out in public.
  • Follow the governor’s orders on social distancing.
  • Follow CDC’s travel guidance.

You can find more information at www.co.lincoln.or.us/covid

Stay informed

PPP, EIDL, SBA monies not subject to Corporate Activity Tax

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PPP, EIDL, SBA monies not subject to Corporate Activity Tax

The Oregon Department of Revenue has determined that certain federal assistance to businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is not commercial activity under Oregon statute and will not be subject to the Corporate Activity Tax.

The exempt assistance includes forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) emergency advances, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loan subsidies. More information can be found in the Beyond the FAQ section of the CAT page on the department’s website.

According to information provided about the CARES Act on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury:

• PPP loans provide small businesses with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities.
• EIDL emergency advances of up to $10,000 are available to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently struggling with a temporary loss of revenue.
• SBA loan subsidies cover six months of payments for “covered loans” in regular servicing status.

Taxpayers with general questions about the CAT can email [email protected] or call 503-945-8005.

Visit www.oregon.gov/dor to get tax forms, check the status of your refund, or make tax payments; call 800-356-4222 toll-free from an Oregon prefix (English or Spanish); 503-378-4988 in Salem and outside Oregon; or email [email protected]. For TTY (hearing or speech impaired), call 800-886-7204.

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