Nine Bootleg firefighters test positive for COVID-19

Nine Bootleg firefighters test positive for COVID-19

LAKEVIEW, Ore. - Incident Management Teams are working closely with local public health and Oregon Health Authority’s investigation into several positive cases of COVID-19 among resources working on the Bootleg Fire. Nine individuals have tested positive.

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Governor Brown announces updates to county risk levels

Governor Brown announces updates to county risk levels

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state's new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns health and safety measures for each level.

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Governor Brown announces updates to county risk levels, Klamath & Lake remain extreme

Governor Brown announces updates to county risk levels, Klamath & Lake remain extreme

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state's new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns health and safety measures for each level.

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Gov. Brown announces new requirements for face coverings and businesses [VIDEO]

Gov. Brown announces new requirements for face coverings and businesses [VIDEO]

PORTLAND, Ore. - In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 in Oregon––including a troubling rise in cases of community spread that cannot be traced and contained––Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide health and safety measures, including new requirements for face coverings and businesses, effective Friday, July 24. Unless the spread of COVID-19 begins to slow, the Governor made clear that additional restrictions would be necessary.

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