Metrics set strict health and safety standards for in-person instruction, with accommodations for young learners, remote and rural schools (Portland, OR) — Given the reality that COVID-19 will continue to impact Oregon…
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Governor’s Statement on Oregon Schools, July 16, 2020: “It has become clear that school this fall will not look like a normal year.”
(Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement today, following yesterday’s meeting of the Healthy Schools Reopening Council: “As COVID-19 continues to spread across Oregon, it has become clear that…
Governor Announces New Requirements for Face Coverings, Limits on Social Get-Togethers to Slow the Spread of COVID-19; Effective July 15, face coverings to be required outdoors, social get-togethers indoors over 10 prohibited
(Portland, OR) — In response to the alarming rise in COVID-19 case counts across Oregon over the last several weeks, Governor Kate Brown today announced new requirements for face coverings and limits…
Governor Launches July 4th Face Covering Enforcement Statewide for Restaurants, Bars, and Other Businesses; Eight counties placed on Watch List, will face restrictive measures if COVID-19 outbreaks worsen
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please do not call law enforcement to report noncompliance issues with face masks. Report violations, businesses not requiring masks or other issues online to OSHA at https://www4.cbs.state.or.us/exs/osha/hazrep/ or contact the…
Governor Extends Face Coverings Requirement Statewide: Face covering requirements apply to indoor public spaces, take effect on Wednesday, July 1
(Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday July 1. The guidance applies to businesses…
Legislature Takes Action on Police Accountability, Evictions, and Foreclosures in Special Session; Second Special Session Later this Summer to Address Budget
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today commended legislators for taking action during the 2020 First Special Session on a number of priority pieces of legislation, including bills for police accountability and…
Governor Issues Face Covering Requirements for Indoor Public Spaces
Guidance applies to Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Hood River, and Lincoln Counties, effective June 24 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority regarding…
Counties approved to move into next phases of reopening; Mask requirement in several Oregon counties;
Governor Kate Brown announced today that several counties are approved to move into the next phases of reopening. Marion, Polk, and Hood River Counties are approved to move to Phase 2 beginning…
Governor Calls Special Session for June 24th to Improve Police Accountability and Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown will convene a Special Session of the Oregon Legislature at 8:00 am Wednesday, June 24, 2020 to take up proposed legislation to improve police accountability and…
Governor Announces One-Week Statewide Pause on Pending County Applications for Reopening; COVID19 vs. Allergy Symptoms; OHA Grants
Cites increase in COVID-19 cases in both rural and urban communities – Oregon records highest number of cases June 11th (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement today on…