Two-Week Statewide Freeze
From November 18 to December 2, Oregon will be in a statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon. These risk reduction measures are critical in limiting the spread of COVID-19, reducing risk in communities more vulnerable to serious illness and death, and helping conserve hospital capacity so that all Oregonians can continue to have access to quality care.
Social Gatherings
Limited to no more than 6 people total, from no more than 2 households – indoor and outdoor
Limited faith-based organizations to a maximum of 25 people indoors or 50 people outdoors
No indoor visitation in long-term care facilities
Businesses
Work from home to the greatest extent possible and close offices to the public
Restaurants are delivery and take-out only
Grocery stores and pharmacies are limited to 75% capacity and should encourage curbside pick up
Retail stores and malls (indoor and outdoor) are limited to 75% capacity and should encourage curbside pick up
Must Close
Gyms and fitness organizations
Indoor recreational facilities, museums, indoor entertainment activities, and indoor pools and sports courts
Zoos, gardens, aquariums, outdoor entertainment activities, and outdoor pools
Venues that host or facilitate indoor or outdoor events
The Two-Week Freeze does not apply to or change current health and safety protocols for...
Congregate homeless sheltering, youth programs, childcare, K-12 schools, and higher education -- all of which can continue operating under previous guidance issued by the Oregon Health Authority.
Effective 12/3: Oregon’s Risk and Protection Framework
This new health and safety framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on their level of COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—effective December 3.
On Monday, November 30, the Oregon Health Authority will reexamine county data to determine which counties qualify for each risk level on December 3, following the end of the 2-Week Freeze. In each subsequent two-week period, the Oregon Health Authority will examine and publish county data weekly, but county risk levels will not change until the end of the second week. In the first week, counties will be given Warning Week data to prepare for potential risk level changes. In the second week, county risk levels will be updated based on that week’s data. More detailed information will be posted before December 3.
Face Coverings Required Statewide
Masks are required statewide at all times unless you are:
- At your own residence.
- In your own personal vehicle.
- Under five (5) years of age.
- Eating or drinking.
- Engaged in an activity that makes wearing a mask, face covering or face shield not feasible, such as when taking a shower.
- Sleeping.
- In a private, individual workspace.
- Removing the mask briefly because your identity needs to be confirmed by visual comparison, such as at a bank or if interacting with law enforcement.
If you have a medical condition that makes it hard to breathe or a disability that prevents you from wearing a mask, you can request an accommodation from the business or venue or transit authority.
OHA does not recommend wearing a plastic face shield alone. While face shields can be very good at blocking droplets, they are not as good at stopping aerosols that can go around the shield. OHA recommends face shields only be used on a limited basis, for example when talking to someone who is deaf or hard of hearing and needs to read lips to communicate.
Get more mask information
Statewide Guidance
Guidance for statewide freeze:
- Gatherings
- Gatherings - FAQ
- Masks, Face Coverings, & Face Shields
- Masks, Face Coverings, & Face Shields - FAQ
- K-12 School Metrics
- Childcare Guidance
- Youth Programs
- Higher Education
- Employers
- Employers - FAQ
- Self-Serve Operations
- Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor Recreation - FAQ
- Retail Stores
- Shopping Centers and Malls
- Retail - FAQ
- Outdoor K-12 School Sports, Limited Return to Play
- Professional Sports
- Recreational Sports
- Collegiate, Semi-Professional, and Minor League Sports, Limited Return to Play
- Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries, Tasting Rooms, & Distilleries
- Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries, Tasting Rooms, & Distilleries - FAQ
- Personal Services
- Personal Services - FAQ
- Drive-In Guidance
- Transit
Latest Video
Past Videos
Statewide update
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November 13, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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November 10, 2020 Press Conference video
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November 6, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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October 30, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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September 4, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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July 28, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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July 22, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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July 13, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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June 18, 2020 Press Conference video
Phase 2 Explained
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the Oregon Moves into Phase 2 video
Phase 2 Update
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the May 14, 2020 press conference video
Select Counties Enter Phase 1
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the May 14, 2020 press conference video
Plan for Reopening Oregon
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the May 14, 2020 press conference video
Details on restarting life & business
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overview video
Answers & Resources by Topic
Answers & Resources by Topic
Health & Safety
If you have symptoms of coronavirus, call your doctor or dial 211. Reduce the spread of coronavirus by staying home, washing your hands, and covering your cough with an elbow. In public, observe social distancing by staying six feet from others.
Education & Childcare
By working together we can reduce the spread of disease, allow more students and staff to return to school with lower risk. K-12 schools are moving out of comprehensive distance learning according to metrics. College and university curriculum is mostly online with some in-person options. Currently child care facilities are open, prioritizing the children of frontline workers.
For Workers
Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are available to workers who have had hours reduced or been furloughed or laid off. Oregon law guarantees employees access to sick leave (which can be used to care for sick family or child care during closures).
For Employers
Access assistance programs via the Small Business Navigator to help reduce the financial impact on your business. There is a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment. Social distancing is recommended for all workers and patrons.
For Seniors
Oregonians who are 65 years and up are in a higher-risk group and need to take increased precautions to avoid COVID-19. Find recommendations here for those providing care to seniors as well.
For Immigrants & Refugees
The public charge has been lifted for COVID-19. There will be no charge for getting tested or treated for COVID-19, even if you do not have insurance. Find more answers and resources here in 11 languages.
Housing & Homelessness
Residential evictions have been halted through June 19th, and there can’t be fees for nonpayment. Contact your landlord or mortgage lender if you will not be able to make payments. If you need to find a shelter, call 211.
Other Resources
Miscellaneous resources, including myth-busting, accessing programs like food banks and free internet, and ways you can safely volunteer to help support your local community.
Federal Updates
Find what the federal government, including the President, Congress, & federal agencies, are doing to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. and to lessen its impact.
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Coronavirus.gov
Federal government coronavirus resource site -
CDC.gov/coronavirus
Center for Disease Control and Prevention coronavirus website
Executive Orders
Read the full text of all of the Governor’s Executive Orders related to coronavirus, including their translations available in eleven languages.
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Executive Order 20-65
Temporary Freeze to Address Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Oregon -
Executive Order 20-59
Fourth Extension of Executive Order 20-03 and COVID-19 State of Emergency -
Executive Order 20-58
Enhanced Health and Safety Requirements for Certain Employer-Provided Housing During Agricultural Off Season in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak