On Wednesday, both states dropped most restrictions involving mask wearing and physical distancing.
Author: Pat Dooris
Updated: 6:24 PM PDT June 30, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon — The governors of Oregon and Washington each celebrated the reopening of their respective states Wednesday after more than a year of COVID restrictions.
Both states no longer require face masks or physical distancing in most places.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown spoke at a special ceremony at Portland’s Providence Park, home of the Timbers and Thorns professional soccer teams. She thanked everyone who worked so hard to help the state endure the worst of the pandemic.
“And of course, we are celebrating today that Oregon is 100% open fully open!” Brown said.