OR Governor issues statewide mask mandate

SALEM, Ore.- Oregon Governor Kate Brown has announced a statewide mask mandate goes into affect Wednesday.

“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,” said Governor Kate Brown. “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."

The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces.

Washington state's face covering directive began Friday for all indoor and outdoor places where six-foot social distancing could not be achieved.