People in Oregon will be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings beginning on Friday in the latest attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.  The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday the number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is now at 1,000, with only seven percent of adult intensive care unit beds and nine percent of adult non-ICU beds currently available.  Governor Kate Brown says the new mandate requires masks for public outdoor settings where individuals from different households are unable to consistently maintain physical distance.  She did say people don’t need to mask up for fleeting pass-bys on a hiking trail or a morning walk in the dog.  But she adds people do need to take responsibility and use a mask where physical distancing is not possible.  While the rule does not apply to outdoor gatherings at private residences, the OHA is strongly recommending people wear a mask in those scenarios.