Greetings!

OR-OSHA’s Temporary COVID-19 Standard was released publicly Friday evening, November 6th. Note that these new rules will be in place for ALL workplaces, public and private, through May 4, 2021. Many of the provisions are effective on November 16, 2020.

Governor Kate Brown Announces Two-Week Pause on Social Activities to Help Stop Rapid Spread of COVID-19. Measures took effect Nov. 11 in Malheur, Marion, Multnomah, Jackson, and Umatilla Counties, with five additional counties––Washington, Baker, Union, Clackamas, and Linn.

Some previously closed city areas including playgrounds are now open as of November 3rd.