Lane Shows Leveling, State Posts Record Cases 12 more COVID-19 cases have been recognized in Lane County.  Yesterday’s report brings the total number of cases to 336 with a report of one more hospitalization.  No new cases have been reported to the 97439 zip code and currently Lane County Public […]

SBA Announces Loan Distribution The shutdown of business and social events in March due to the coronavirus had a huge impact on employment and threatened the economic future of Florence.  Saving grace came through in the form of Payroll Protection Plans initiated by the federal government.  The PPP loan was […]

With Coronavirus cases on a constant upswing in the state, Lane County public health officials are expressing concern with the amount of travel that is happening, especially when it comes to visitors to the coast.  Traffic levels are not waning despite a strong emphasis from Lane County to stay home.  […]

12 Positives Concerns Health Officials Yesterday the Office of Lane County Public Health publicized a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in the rural Lane County area, this included an increase of 6 cases in the 97439 zip code accounting for a total of 12 cases.  Lane County Public Health Information […]

Yesterday the Office of Lane County Public Health publicized a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in the rural Lane County area, this included an increase of 6 cases in the 97439 zip code accounting for a total of 12 cases.  Lane County Public Health Information Officer Jason Davis said the […]

New Mask Rules Governor Kate Brown has announced that effective tomorrow all Oregonians will be required to wear masks in outdoor situations where social distancing can not be achieved.  The change in rules comes as Brown says we are in danger of letting the coronavirus get out of control if […]

Numbers Include Thursday’s Missed Tests A change in the way numbers were calculated was the reason for a record number of coronavirus cases on Saturday.  The Oregon Health Authority says the change to a new reporting system is the reason for the record number.  When the switch was made on […]

Record Day For COVID-19 As many states across the nation are experiencing huge rises in positive coronavirus cases, the state of Oregon is also seeing numbers rise as the largest single day total on record is reported on Thursday.  389 new cases were reported yesterday which sets Oregon over the […]