Update on COVID-19 Outbreak at Inverness Jail
Public Health confirmed today that 192 adults in custody at Inverness Jail have tested positive for COVID-19. Another 29 staff members, or members of their households have also tested positive.
Public Health confirmed today that 192 adults in custody at Inverness Jail have tested positive for COVID-19. Another 29 staff members, or members of their households have also tested positive.
Multnomah County equity and human resource leaders briefed the Board last week on critical steps they’ve taken to construct a more equitable workplace.
Commissioners formally recognized February as Black History and Future Month in Multnomah County.
Nearly 100,000 Multnomah County residents have received at least one dose of a vaccine. And the number of new COVID-19 cases in the County, the percent positivity, and hospitalizations are down.
Multnomah County will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. as power and transportation routes continue to be restored across the Metro area after the winter storm.
Public Health has confirmed that 240 adults in custody in Inverness Jail have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The County is working to vaccinate adults as an outbreak continues at the jail.
Most county buildings will remain closed today, Friday, Feb. 12 after a winter storm coated the region in ice and snow, and as a second larger storm is expected Friday evening.
Screening, cohorting, rapid testing and vaccination are some protocols in place across facility
East County COVID-19 test site, Library pick-ups closed all day; warming shelter to open
Latino Network and CHI serve as a clearinghouse of much-needed services for youth and families who have been affected by violence.
Those individuals with a positive test are being monitored closely for signs of severe illness and have 24/7 access to medical care.
About 100 people were vaccinated in the first wave, six weeks after County asked Governor to prioritize those in custody