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Last updated Thu, 07/01/2021 - 11:29

COVID-19

COVID-19 is having a profound impact on our community. Regional partners are working to share information about how to stay safe, slow the spread of the virus, and find reliable information.

GET INFORMATION

 

Microscopic image of COVID-19 virus

 

 

 

Oregon 

If you live in Oregon and have personal questions about COVID-19, call 2-1-1 or visit 211info.org. Please do not call 911 unless you are experiencing a medical emergency. You can also find up-to-date information from Clackamas County, Columbia County, Multnomah County, Washington County, and the Oregon Health Authority.

Washington 

If you live in Washington and have personal questions about COVID-19, call the Department of Health’s public hotline at 800-525-0127. Please do not call 9-1-1 or 3-1-1 unless you are experiencing a medical emergency. You can also find up-to-date information from Clark County Public Health and WA State Dept of Health. 

"DO YOUR PART" POSTER CAMPAIGN

 

Poster called Do Your Part: COVID-19

 

 

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and Multnomah County Public Health have developed posters for use in the public and in City of Portland buildings.

New Posters

The most recent version of the poster includes messaging about the three core actions that prevent the spread of COVID-19: cover your face, wash your hands, and maintain distance. The posters include text in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Simplified Chinese. 

Original Posters

The original posters do no include face covering messaging, as they were developed before the CDC recommended their use for the public. 

GROCERY STORE SIGNAGE

 

Grocery store poster that says "Stay 6 feet apart. It's your duty to protect our staff and other shoppers."

 

Grocers are concerned about their employees’ physical and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. Many have reported customers who are coming within six feet of employees and not wearing face coverings. 

"Duty" and "Simple" Posters

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) partnered with Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to create posters for use in grocery stores. The goal of the poster campaign is to create common expectations for customers and to foster a culture of respect for grocery workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. There are two versions available - a "duty" version and a "simple" version. Read the project background to learn about the difference. The posters are unbranded and available for anyone to use. Grocers in the Portland area can request a printed copy by contacting PBEM at rdpo@portlandoregon.gov. 

Other Grocery Store Signage

New Seasons Market has done outstanding work communicating safety messages to customers (see photos). They have generously shared their store signage for other grocers to use. New Seasons is currently developing additional signage that utilizes graphic images. Those materials will be made available here.

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