December 30th, 2020 -- Oregon Vaccine Distribution Plan and Drivers License Grace Period

Columbia County remains in the Extreme Risk category for Covid-19 spread. 

The DMV has implemented a temporary grace period of three (3) months to renew a license or vehicle tag after its expiration date. The DMV is currently open by appointment.  

The Oregon Health Authority has released more information about how it plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccines as they become available. 

We are currently in "phase 1a" distribution, which includes four sequential groups:

• Group 1: hospitals; urgent care; skilled nursing and memory care facility health care personnel and residents; tribal health programs; emergency medical service providers and other first responders
• Group 2: other long-term care facilities and congregate care sites including health care personnel and residents; hospice programs; mobile crisis care and related services; secure transport; individuals working in a correctional setting
• Group 3: outpatient settings serving specific high-risk groups; in home care; day treatment services; non-emergency medical transport 
• Group 4: health care personnel in other outpatient, public health and early learning settings; death care workers

 The full document for phase 1a of the OHA distribution plan can be found here: https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3527.pdf