1:06 KLCC's Chris Lehman reports on more efforts by Benton County to change state metrics in determining COVID-19 risk levels.
Benton is one of just five Oregon counties still considered to be “Extreme Risk.” The county’s test positivity rate is among the lowest in the state, but the overall number of positive tests has so far prevented it from seeing its restrictions eased. Restaurants in Corvallis can't offer indoor dining while Benton County remains in the Extreme Risk category. Credit Chris Lehman / KLCC
County leaders say the high number of coronavirus tests done by Oregon State University contributes to their status, even though they’re careful to say they support the testing program run by OSU.