Gov. Brown Mandates Masks In State Buildings
State government employees and visitors inside state agencies must mask up when indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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With Pandemic Slowing, Oregon Announces Winner Of $1 Million Vaccination Prize
An Oregon State University fine arts student wins the grand prize, which Gov. Kate Brown had dangled to lure more people to get vaccinated.
Brown A 'Bag Of Emotions' As Restrictions Lifted
Brown faced questions about lagging vaccination rates among people of color, with about 45% of Black people, Latinos and Native Americans vaccinated compared with 60% for whites.
Polk County Moves to Lower COVID-19 Risk Level
In this latest announcement by Gov. Kate Brown, which is likely to be the last one on risk levels, Jefferson, Klamath, and Marion move down to moderate risk.
Oregon Still Short Of Governor’s 70% Vaccination Goal
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But the state may hit the target within a week, which would trigger a broad statewide lift of COVID-19 restrictions.
In Latest Risk Level Shuffle: Polk County Nears 65% Vaccination Rate
Jackson County will move down to moderate risk, with Polk County set to move to lower risk in the governor’s COVID-19 framework.
Gov. Brown Defends Plan To Lift Mask Mandate
Although masks do provide some protection to the wearer, they are much better at preventing someone from spreading disease than they are at preventing someone from contracting it.
Clackamas Is Next County To Enter Lower Risk Category
State officials still expect Oregon to reach a 70% vaccination rate for adults by the end of June.
3 Oregon Counties Move To Lower Risk But Restrictions Tightened In Harney
Lane, Coos, and Wasco counties move to lower risk in Oregon’s COVID-19 framework but Harney County slips in its ranking.
A Full Reopening Of The State Nears, Says Governor
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A plan to drop requirements for masks, social distancing and capacity limits hinges on vaccinating 127,000 more adults to reach a 70% vaccination rate.
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