Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced yesterday that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces starting Wednesday.
The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. Face mask requirements are already in place in 8 of Oregon’s 36 counties.
“From the beginning of the reopening process, I have said that reopening comes with the risk of seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases beyond our health systems’ capacity to test, trace, and isolate them,” Brown said.
“Over the last month, we have seen the disease spread at an alarming rate in both urban and rural counties. The upcoming July 4th holiday weekend is a critical point for Oregon in this pandemic, and we can all make a difference…”