KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. Klamath County has officially purchased a motel and RV park, in Klamath Falls. The move has some people who live there nervous. NBC5 News first told you about the county’s efforts last month. While the county is hoping to use the space to house people in need, some residents at the Oregon 8 Motel & RV Park are upset.
“We don’t want to move and we don’t understand why they can’t accommodate us,” said Chris Alexander, RV park resident.
Despite some residents like Chris Alexander being against the decision, Klamath County Commissioners went through with the purchase of the Oregon 8 Motel and RV Park Thursday. The county says the facility, located along Highway 97, will house people who have recently been incarcerated, impacted by wildfires, contracted COVID-19, or veterans who have become homeless.
Rooster s Steak and Chop House, located in downtown Klamath Falls, is navigating COVID-19 regulations by offering to-go orders while also fundraising to keep the doors open long term. The restaurant is also helping other businesses by selling their products while to-go customers wait for their orders.
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Those who follow Klamath County on Facebook may have noticed a series of videos officials are rolling out concerning the local impact of COVID-19. The short clips feature Klamath Falls medical professionals discussing topics related to the coronavirus pandemic, from disease prevention measures to the status of cases and hospitalizations in Klamath County.
In one video, family physician Dr. Stewart Decker explained the importance of underlying conditions in the context of COVID-19’s severity, emphasizing that the term is extremely broad and can apply to people whose lives may not necessarily be severely impacted by their conditions prior to contracting COVID-19. In Klamath County, 10% of adults have diabetes, 20% have chronic kidney disease, a third have prediabetes and 64% are overweight or obese.