Brown sets 70% vaccination goal to drop business limits; Deschutes County may soon drop to Lower Risk
(Update: Adding recorded livestream video, more comments from Brown, officials)
Most restrictions to be lifted statewide when 70% of Oregonians over 16 have had first dose
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Gov. Kate Brown announced vaccination targets Tuesday to more fully reopen Oregon's economy, setting a 70% statewide goal to reach Oregonians 16 and older with a first dose to lift most Risk Level restrictions. Oregon currently stands at nearly 57 percent. Meanwhile, a goal set for counties indicates Deschutes County could soon drop to the Lower Risk category and its looser limits.