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...
Personal services (such as barber shops, hair salons, and non-medical massage therapy), congregate homeless sheltering, outdoor recreation and sports, youth programs, childcare, K-12 schools, K-12 sports currently allowed, current Division 1 and professional athletics exemptions, and higher education — all of which can continue operating under previous guidance issued by the Oregon Health Authority.
Face Coverings Required Statewide
Masks are required statewide for people age 5 and older in:
- All workplaces, indoor public spaces, public and private colleges and universities, and indoor and outdoor markets.
- Outdoor public spaces when physical distancing of at least six feet is not possible.
- People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation from the business if they cannot wear one.
Face shield update, effective 10/19:
Oregon Health Authority now recommends wearing a face covering/mask instead of a face shield (except in limited situations when a face shield by itself is appropriate, like talking to someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing and needs to read lips to communicate.)
Get more mask information
Statewide Guidance
For all of Oregon, face coverings are required for ages 5 and up in indoor public spaces and outdoors anywhere physical distancing isn’t possible, including while exercising. All indoor social get-togethers are capped at 6 people from a maximum of two households. Restaurants and bars are limited to take-out and delivery only. Businesses must have employees work from home as much as possible.
Indoor visitation at long-term care facilities is prohibited. Faith based organizations can worship with a maximum of 25 people indoors or 50 people outdoors. Grocery stores, retail, pharmacies, banks and credit unions, and gas stations are all open. Must close: gyms and fitness organizations, museums, indoor entertainment activities, indoor & outdoor pools, sports courts, zoos, gardens, aquariums, and outdoor entertainment activities.
Stay local as much as possible.
Guidance that applies statewide:
- Statewide Youth Programs Guidance
- School Metrics
- Self-Service Operations
- Cleaning Guidance for Hotels and Motels during COVID-19
- Face Covering Guidance
- "Face Coverings Required" Sign
- Gatherings & Indoor Social Get-Together Guidance
- Public Health Recommendations (not official guidance)
- Collegiate, Semi-Professional, & Minor League Sports Guidance
- Professional Sports Guidance
- Recreational Sports Guidance
- Outdoor Recreation Guidance
- Employer Guidance
- Employer FAQs
- Retail Guidance
- Retail FAQs
- Childcare Guidance
- Transit Guidance
- K-12 School Sports Guidance
- K-12 School Sports FAQs
- Construction Guidance
- Agricultural Operation Guidance (see Temporary Rule)
- Agricultural Worker and KN95 Mask Guidance
- Agriculture FAQs in Spanish / Español
- Restaurant & Bar Guidance
- Restaurant & Bar FAQs
- Shopping Center & Mall Guidance
- Shopping Center & Mall FAQs
- Personal Service Provider Guidance
- Personal Service Provider FAQs
Latest Video
Past Videos
Statewide update
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November 10, 2020 Press Conference video
Statewide update
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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
K-12 schools are Distance Learning; lower-income families can still receive free meals. College and university curriculum is online. Currently child care facilities are for the children of frontline workers. New guidance is coming May 15th for child care, summer schools, and camps.
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 20-59
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 -
Executive Order 20-56
Temporary Moratorium on Residential Evictions for Nonpayment, in Response to COVID-19 and Wildfire Emergencies