Josephine and Klamath counties cleared to begin vaccinating frontline workers The Oregon Health Authority said that 20 Oregon counties have attested that they are ready to begin vaccinating the next groups for COVID-19. Posted: Mar 31, 2021 6:40 PM Updated: Mar 31, 2021 6:42 PM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt SALEM, Ore. — Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties can begin vaccinating the next groups under Oregon's vaccination plan, including frontline workers. According to the Oregon Health Authority, some counties have been cleared ahead of the state's official date on April 5. As of Wednesday, 20 Oregon counties submitted letters attesting that they were ready to move forward: Benton, Coos, Crook, Deschutes, Douglas Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union and Wheeler.