Hood River County will move from the moderate to the lower Risk category under Oregon’s COVID risk categories on Friday.  Hood River County is one of five Oregon counties that has achieved at least a 65% vaccination rate among those 16 and older, making it eligible to move down in risk level.  Once a statewide target of 70% vaccinated is reached, counties will no longer be assigned risk levels.  For those who are fully vaccinated, defined as at least two weeks after receiving final dose of vaccine, Oregon Health Authority guidance says they are not required to wear a mask indoors in most public settings where vaccination status is checked.  Masks will still be required in public settings where vaccination status is not checked and in businesses that are continuing to require them.