Governor Kate Brown Lifts COVID-19 Safety Restrictions in Oregon

Governor Kate Brown@OregonGovBrown on Twitter

As of today, June 26th, 2021, Governor Kate Brown announced that the emergency COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted. Governor Brown signed an executive order to lift Oregon's lift the framework for COVID-19 restrictions as of June 30th or when the population hits 70% vaccinated, whichever comes first.

Governor Brown was joined by Patrick Allen, Director of the OHA, Dr. Dean Sidelinger, State Epidemiologist, and Colt Gill, Director of the Oregon Dept. of Education.

As of this writing, the vaccinated population is at 69.1%. The Oregonian/Oregon Live estimated that the public would hit 70% vaccinated by July 7th.

It appears that with the upcoming 4th of July holiday, the Governor and the health authorities have eased the restrictions so that people may enjoy the July 4th celebrations.

In Governor Brown's speech this morning, she talked about "bringing back Oregon" and the challenges to the state, including economic recovery, dealing with wildfire preparedness, and addressing systemic racism.

Governor Brown mentioned House Bill 2166 regarding equity in the education system; Senate Bill 289 which 'prohibits person convicted of bias crime committed while on state waters or publicly owned outdoor recreation land from entering area'; and Senate Bill 762 on wildfire response and preparedness.

It has been over 15 months since COVID-19 was detected in Oregon. Brown attributes the vaccine efforts which helped reach this point today where the State of Oregon can lift the safety protocols.

Governor Brown spelled out the restrictions which safety protocols will be lifted:

1. No statewide mask mandates in most settings

2. No required physical distancing

3. No mandated capacity limits

Brown also expressed that Oregon will once again be open for business. However, communities and the economy will not recover overnight. This will be an effort for everyone to be flexible and work within the constraints of our new world.

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