Face masks will be required in public outdoor spaces in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, Gov. Kate Brown announced this week.
For context: On Tuesday alone, Oregon added 2,804 confirmed and presumed cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 260,425, according to the. About 1,000 people are hospitalized due to the virus, “a pandemic high,” said Dean Sidelinger, MD, the state health officer.
The number of empty ICU beds is dwindling across the state. As of Tuesday, only 45 of the total 667 adult ICU beds were available.
The rule does not apply to those who attend outdoor gatherings at a friend or family member’s home. But the Oregon Health Authority “strongly recommends masking for outdoor gatherings at private residences when individuals from different households do not consistently maintain physical distance,” according to the governor’s announcement.
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