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<p class="MsoNormal">Licensees, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The State of Oregon, and the rest of the country, is responding to an outbreak of respiratory illness, called COVID-19, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Health officials urge good hygiene, covering coughs, and staying home if you are
sick. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Governor Brown has recently issued orders for state agencies and the public regarding measures being taken by the state that include restrictions on schools and events, based on
recommendations by experts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state public health officials.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>Please familiarize yourselves with this virus and how to assist in stemming the spread of this disease. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Governor Brown’s resources</b>: <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/index.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/index.aspx</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Oregon Health Authority</b>: <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Centers for Disease Control</b>: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/">
https://www.cdc.gov/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All licensees should follow the state guidelines outlined by Governor Brown, the OHA, and the CDC. These links and any other updates are found on our website:
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/obce">www.oregon.gov/obce</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact our office, via email. Because of the make up of our staff, we will be alternating our schedules, working remotely, and at varying hours to mitigate the effects of this disease.
Email is the best way to contact us and we will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner. Thank you for your calm patience during this time.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Franchesca Vermillion, OBCE President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cass McLeod-Skinner, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">__________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Cassandra C. McLeod-Skinner, J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">530 Center St NE, Suite 620<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">O: 503-373-1620<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">C: 503-779-9038<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">E: <a href="mailto:cass.mcleod-skinner@oregon.gov">
cass.mcleod-skinner@oregon.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/obce">www.oregon.gov/obce</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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