Calls grow for Oregon governor to scrap 70% vaccination goal
The head of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association said it s time to return to business as normal, even if the 70% goal isn t met Author: Pat Dooris Updated: 5:13 PM PDT June 22, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon The leader of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association on Tuesday said Governor Kate Brown should scrap her 70% goal for COVID-19 vaccinations and reopen the economy by June 30.
”At this point, based on how we’re seeing vaccinations pace down, a June 30 date in stone that everyone can rely on, that everyone can plan for. would be the best thing we could do to get our small businesses back on track,” said Jason Brandt, President and CEO of the ORLA, a trade organization that represents food service and lodging businesses.
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Multnomah County leaving high risk COVID restrictions, maybe forever
On Thursday, Oregon s most populous county will move to lower risk restrictions – likely until all COVID-19 restrictions are dropped. Author: Pat Dooris Updated: 7:15 PM PDT May 26, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon Multnomah County will move into the state s lowest risk level Thursday, and there s probably no industry more excited than the restaurant and lodging business.
The county will drop from “high risk” down to lower risk, the lowest of the state s four COVID-19 risk levels. It s happening because at least 65% of Multnomah County residents 16 and older were vaccinated with at least one COVID shot.
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Oregon has provided more clarity on the mask guidelines announced last week.
The Oregon Health Authority added some clarification Tuesday about new mask rules that were announced last week. As health officials announced last week, people who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask indoors, but officials clarified that only applies in situations where individuals’ vaccination status is checked.
Fully vaccinated people are still required to wear a mask in a number of places including; health care settings, schools, and on trains, planes, and public transportation.
The new details, included in the Oregon Health Authority’s interim guidance for fully vaccinated individuals, take effect today.