COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon
In April 2020, Oregon joined Washington and California in the Western States Pact, an agreement to coordinate the restarting of economic activity while controlling the outbreak.
By the end of June 2020, Governor Brown announced that face masks would be required indoors, effective July 1.
In early March 2020, universities and K–12 schools closed statewide, and began providing online instruction.
By May 14, 2021, 31 of Oregon's 36 counties had met OHA requirements to enter the first phase of a three-phase process to reopen businesses.
[5] On March 7, health officials identified four new presumptive positive cases among residents in Jackson, Klamath, and Washington counties.
[13] Amid coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes, including those run by Avamere, the company donated $20,000 to a PAC tied to Oregon governor Kate Brown.
[16] In August and September 2021, despite wide availability of vaccines, the most severe wave of COVID-19 infections statewide caused Oregon hospitals to cancel elective procedures and degrade medical care for non-emergency patients.
I can't make test kits appear", but there was some optimism that the spread would be slow since the retirement home is divided into eleven housing units with 14 residents each.
DHS and the facility agreed to a Letter of Intent for assistance on staffing and PPE, and the two signed with American Medical Response to assess and transport residents.
On April 15, the inspection reported they "failed to ensure appropriate measures .. to prevent the spread of COVID-19", and that it "presents an immediate risk" to the patients and staff.
On April 9, the facility opened 47 beds for coronavirus patients who had been released from a hospital as part of an Oregon Department of Human Services contract through the state.
[37] The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Union County's Island City is the site of the largest outbreak in the state.
The May 24 service was announced on Facebook, stating "In accordance with President Trump, Lighthouse Church ... will be open.
[38][39][40][41][42] On June 23, 2020, 37 cases in Hermiston, Oregon were traced back to a food facility operated by Lamb Weston that will remain closed until further notice.
[43] A cluster of 15 cases occurred among employees at the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative's Eugene processing facility located in the same building as the BottleDrop redemption center on October 8, 2020.
[44] On May 6, 2021, the Peoples Church in Salem, Oregon had 74 cases, including a Lead Pastor and his spouse being hospitalized with COVID-19.
The Peoples Church had previously joined a lawsuit against COVID-19 restrictions that "infringe on religious liberty far more than is necessary to preserve public health and safety,".
"[C]omposed of directors or other representatives of 12 state agencies," the response team will "keep the governor posted on the coronavirus situation internationally and give her advice on how to protect the public.
[717][718][719] After growing calls from local officials, Governor Brown issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 23 effective immediately with class C misdemeanor charges for violators.
[724] Between March 28 and May 23, 2020, Oregon temporarily lifted the prohibition on self-pump at gas stations to ensure fuel is available during staffing issues related to the pandemic.
[731] City spokesperson Heather Hafer stated " forcing them to move would pose a public health and safety risk."
[732] On May 14, Brown announced that 31 of Oregon's 36 counties had met OHA requirements to enter the first phase of a three-phase process to reopen businesses, beginning with bars, restaurants, and personal services such as hair salons.
[737] On November 14, 2020, Governor Brown announced a 14-day statewide "freeze" until December 2, which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
[738] On November 25, 2020, Governor Brown announced a four-tier "risk level" system will start on December 3, the day the two-week "freeze" was set to end.
[739] Oregon's largest employers, Columbia Sportswear, Intel, and Nike, lost market value because of stock declines.
Sun Country Airlines reduced flights between Portland and Honolulu, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.
[753] The American Herbal Products Association's Hemp-CBD Congress, scheduled to be held in Portland in April, was cancelled.
[762] On March 20, a worker at a Hillsboro Touchstone preschool, part of the Spring Education Group of for-profit private schools, tested positive for COVID-19.
[765] On March 12, 2020, the National Basketball Association announced the season would be suspended for 30 days, affecting the Portland Trail Blazers.
