Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Commission Chair Deborah Kafoury announce in a Friday evening press conference that they are putting together a forthcoming order directing Oregonians to “Stay Home and Stay Healthy,” in an slow the spread of the Coronavirus.
During the press conference Friday night Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said that officials will work over the weekend to establish the details of what will be a “stay at home unless it’s absolutely necessary to go out” order. This will allow people to visit grocery stores, pharmacies and walk their dogs.
While other states, including neighboring California, have enacted similar measures being put together by Gov. Kate Brown who has already ordered a six-week statewide school closure, a ban on gatherings of over 25 people and shutdown of bar/restaurant operations other than takeout and delivery for at least four weeks.
The Oregon Health Authority has reported 114 COVID-19 cases and three deaths.
