Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 11

SWEET HOME, Ore. March 20, 2020, 5:48 p.m.— At the time of this press release, there are no reported COVID-19 cases within Sweet Home. Please continue to practice social distancing as outlined in Governor Brown’s orders of no events over 25 people through at least April 14, 2020. Additionally, it’s recommended that all of us avoid gatherings of 10 people or more. 

We also ask you to help us keep our healthcare system strong by doing following: 

  • If you have symptoms that are mild enough you would not typically seek medical treatment, stay home, rest and monitor your symptoms. 

  • People who need non-emergency medical care should call their health care provider before showing up at a clinic.

  • If they are physically able, individuals who need emergency care should tell 911 and the hospital about any known exposure to someone with COVID-19 and travel to any affected areas.

All Oregon small businesses are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help with meet their financial obligations and expenses. These loans are available in amounts up to $2 million, over terms as long as 30 years. For more information, go to Disaster Loan Assistance. 

In addition, the City of Sweet Home is considering a grant program that could cover some or all of the interest charged on these loans. If you are interested in the SBA Disaster Loan Program, or would consider loans if a grant was also provided, please contact Blair Larsen, at blarsen@sweethomeor.gov. 

The City of Sweet Home will continue to provide city services at the following levels: 

City Hall: CLOSED to the public​.​ We will conduct normal business via telephone (541) 367-5128 or electronic means.
City Parks: OPEN normal hours. 
Library: CLOSED until further notice. Library patrons can access books online through Library2Go. All due dates have been extended. Dates for items on hold have also be extended. 
Municipal Courts: CLOSED to the public. We will conduct normal business via telephone (541) 367-4660 or electronic means.  Proceedings are postponed until May 13, 2020 and after.  Letters are being mailed with new court dates.  
Police: OPEN normal business hours.​ We have suspended public fingerprinting and request people to limit their visit to the lobby to emergency situations. 
Public Works: ​Fully operational. CLOSED to the public​. Not accepting deliveries.

Below is the latest information we have from our local partners.  Their status may change, please click the link to get the most up to date information. 

  1. Sweet Home Senior Center: Closed until further notice. All Senior activities postponed until further notice. Wednesday lunch meal is still being prepared and served take out only (at the regular lunch price.)  This will be the procedure until restaurants open again in Oregon.
  2. Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM) Food Bank: Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
  3. Linn County Public Health COVID-19 Call Center: (541) 967-3888 open from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. seven days a week.
  4. Meals on Wheels: Preparing and delivering meals on Monday, Tuesday & Friday of each week.  No sit down lunch served in dining area.  All meals take-out.
  5. Sweet Home School District: Schools will be closed March 16th- April 28th. They have provided COVID-19 Resources for Families and Online Learning Resources to assist families. 
  6. Sweet Home Boys & Girls Club: Closed until April 28th. They will be serving to-go lunches between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm Monday-Friday.  The to-go lunches can be picked up outside the building.  Children must be present to collect the to-go lunch.
  7. Sweet Home Sanitation:  Collection trucks are running on schedule. As a reminder if you have additional garbage that does not fit in your can, please place it in a closed bag next to the container for pickup. The Transfer Station is open normal hours. Customers are asked to remain in their vehicles. Only 2 vehicles will be allowed in the yard at a time. The office is closed to the public. They are available by phone 541-367-2535 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payment box is located near front door. 
  8. Sweet Home Community Pool: Closed until further notice.
  9. Linn Shuttle: All 10 regular routes running.  Start time of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with 6 routes on Saturday. We will continue with this approach to maximize the “Social Distance” availability to our riders.
  10. Sweet Home Shopper:  Regular service from 6:00 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday service from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. will continue.
  11. Sweet Home Dial-A-Bus:  Regular service from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will continue.

We do not anticipate making another update until Monday, March 23rd, barring any major changes.  If we learn of any important local information, we will update as needed.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 1 - 03/04/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 2 - 03/12/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 3 - 03/12/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 4 - 03/13/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 5 - 03/13/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 6 - 03/14/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 7 - 03/16/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 8 - 03/17/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 9 - 03/18/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 10 - 03/19/2020

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