Delta variant invades county
County, state and federal health authorities rethink protection protocols
The highly contagious COVID delta variant on the rise throughout the country has invaded Jefferson County, too. Over 80% of the new cases seem to be linked to the new delta variant, says Jefferson County Public Health Director Michael Baker.
When Oregon s Governor Kate Brown lifted COVID restrictions at the end of June, the delta variant represented only 12% of coronavirus infections.
The timing couldn t be worse, Baker says.
People have let down their guard just as the highly contagious COVID delta variant takes off and people start gathering in large groups for county fairs, family picnics and community events.