Brown provides updates on COVID-19, asks Oregonians to re-think holiday plans

Brown provides updates on COVID-19, asks Oregonians to re-think holiday plans

SALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown held a press conference today to update Oregonians on the status of COVID-19 in Oregon, as well as the outcome of Monday's special session of the Oregon Legislature. The Governor was joined by Patrick Allen, Director of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and Rachael Banks, OHA Public Health Division Director.

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Governor's Office announces statewide public awareness campaign on face coverings

Governor's Office announces statewide public awareness campaign on face coverings

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today launched a statewide (above) with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy to inform Oregonians about the urgent importance of wearing face coverings when out in public. Wieden+Kennedy provided their creative services at no cost to the state.

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Gov. Brown extends statewide school closure until April 28

Gov. Brown extends statewide school closure until April 28

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today announced an extension of Oregon’s statewide school closure to a total of six weeks, until April 28, and also issued further guidance for Oregon’s public schools. This follows on an initial two-week closure of Oregon's schools to end on March 31.

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Gov. Brown announces orders on COVID-19

Gov. Brown announces orders on COVID-19

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today announced urgent new rules to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. The following measures are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oregon public health experts, epidemiologists, and health professionals.

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