On December 27, 2021, the Juvenile Services Division was notified of yet another employee who tested positive for COVID-19. It has been determined that there was no exposure at the worksite. The latest positive case brings the total number of cases at the Juvenile Services Division to six in the past ten days.
As always, Multnomah County’s Juvenile Services Division takes the health of all youth and staff at the division extremely seriously. Visitors to all Multnomah County facilities are reminded that masks are required. Health Officials continue to stress the importance of vaccination; staying home if you have any symptoms or feel ill; are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
The division is working side-by-side with Public Health COVID-19 experts and the Multnomah County Health Officer. Staff continue to follow mask, distance and disinfection protocols and youth in custody are routinely offered vaccines for COVID-19. Staff are also provided information on COVID-19, including symptoms and information on testing, vaccination and other guidance.
Increases of COVID-19 cases are being experienced nationwide. Multnomah County continues to follow guidelines set by the CDC, and state and local health partners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our facility. Visitors to all Multnomah County facilities are reminded that masks are required.
For more information on COVID-19, including symptoms of which you may want to be aware, please visit the County’s COVID-19 website, which has practical advice and information on testing and other guidance, or the Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 website or the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention COVID-19 website.