Brown Outlines Phase 1 Reopening Plan

Oregon Governor Kate Brown outlined a plan to reopen salons, gyms, barber shops and restaurants in the least-affected — and mostly rural — parts of Oregon after more than a month of a statewide stay-at-home order, but also cautioned that any loosening of restrictions could be rolled back if COVID-19 infection rates surge.  Brown, who has come under increasing pressure to reopen from rural counties, said that on May 15 she will loosen restrictions statewide on day cares and on retail shops that were previously closed, including furniture stores, boutiques, jewelry stores and art galleries.  Counties that have very small numbers of coronavirus cases and that have seen declining infection numbers can also apply to reopen beauty salons, gyms and bars and restaurants for sit-down dining on May 15 with a number of rules and limitations.  Brown says counties must remain in phase one for 21 days before moving into phase two to ensure COVID-19 infections do not rise again.  Brown said Oregon hit a record low this past week with fewer than 100 coronavirus hospitalizations across the state, but she said physical distancing must continue.  She asked those planning large gatherings, such as concerts, festivals, sports games and conventions, to cancel or significantly modify plans for anything scheduled through at least September.  

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