Oregon Re-Implements Mask Mandates For Outdoor Gatherings
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced Tuesday that the state is restoring an outdoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status, a measure that will take effect as of Friday. Face covers will be required in most public outdoor places, including big outdoor events where social distancing is unlikely to happen. “Today we have 1,000 COVID-19 patients in our hospitals. I’m continuing to take actions to protect Oregonians and save lives. Effective Friday 8/27, masks will be required in public outdoors settings where physical distancing is not possible, regardless of vaccination status,” said Brow...