Latest Updates July 29th

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July 29, 2020 Weekly COVID Updates

Greetings!

New News from the State this week is the release of the Oregon School Health and Safety Metrics. "Oregon students won't return to classrooms if COVID-19 cases spike", Governor Brown says. Read the full story HERE !.

Because of these new guidelines, some issues are being discussed as options for fall: School plans, Employer needs, childcare updates. These concerns are at the forefront of the North Coast Economic Recovery Team discussions coming up. Please let us know if you have any concerns you would like us to share in these talks.

Have a successful, safe, and healthy week!

James Paino, Executive Director

Important updates by organization

News from the State

Building a Safe and Strong Oregon

1) Governor Releases School Health and Safety Metrics

Metrics set strict health and safety standards for in-person instruction, with accommodations for young learners, remote and rural schools.

Ready Schools, Safe Learners 2020 Guidance

2) Governor announced effective Friday, July 24th:

Face Coverings

Face coverings will be required for all Oregonians ages five and up in indoor public spaces and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained.
Face coverings will be required even in cases of physical exertion indoors, and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained.

Businesses

The maximum indoor capacity limit is capped at 100 for all venues in Phase II counties and for restaurants and bars in Phase I or II counties.
Restaurants and bars will be required to stop serving customers at 10:00 PM statewide.

3) Masks are required in indoor public spaces and outdoors when not able to social distance statewide. Updated July 15 Face Covering/Mask Guidance.

4) Updated Statewide social gatherings guidelines - limit 10 indoors

5) Visit OHA website for Phase 2 general & sector specific guidance and FAQ's.

News from Clatsop County

The county has recorded a total of 73 cases since March 23. Sixty-five of those individuals have recovered; the others are convalescing at home.

KN95 masks are being distributed to Chambers & Cities for distribution to businesses and citizens, while supplies last. Take the Burn Rate & Request Survey by Monday (Aug 3rd) at 3pm for pick-up at the Chamber next Wednesday, Aug 5th.

Complete the Survey Request below

Burn Rate/Request Survey

News from Business Oregon

PPE Resource

Supply Connector: new resource for businesses struggling to find PPE https://supplyconnector.org/states/oregon/

-Who's Open? Shop & Dine Local-

Business Resources

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