Restaurant Dine-In Closure Extended
Yesterday, April 7, Gov. Brown issued Executive Order 20-14 that extends the prohibition on dine-in food and drink consumption to align with her Stay Home, Save Lives order issued last month.
New COVID-19 Medical Advisory Panel Convened
Gov. Brown has pulled together an expert panel of medical professionals, doctors and infectious disease experts from across Oregon to make recommendations on how the state continues to respond to this crisis.
New Data Shed Light on Industry Impacts and Oregonians’ Attitudes
New data shared by Portland economic research firm ECONorthwest has illuminated the serious impacts of COVID-19 by geography and industry.
How is Oregon Comparing to Other States in our Response to COVID-19?
The University of Washington has created a comprehensive website to track various COVID-19 response statistics on a state-by-state basis.
Oregon Sends Ventilators to New York
On Saturday, April 4, Gov. Kate Brown responded to a call for help from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose state is impacted particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Center for Disease Control Now Recommending Cloth Face Covers for Public
The CDC announced it was now recommending the public cover their faces with cloth masks when going to grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential businesses where maintaining social distancing protocol can be difficult.
Federal Emergency Small Business Loan Starts Today
Beginning this morning, April 3, qualifying businesses can apply for loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Emergency FMLA Now in Effect
The federal emergency Family Medical Leave Act and sick leave related to COVID-19 went into effect on Wednesday, April 1.
Oregon Unemployment Claims Continue to Skyrocket
Unemployment insurance claims are setting new records nationwide and Oregon is no different. The U.S. Labor Department reported 6.6 million this week.
SAIF $10 Million Coronavirus Workers Safety Fund
SAIF is accepting applications for its new $10 million coronavirus worker safety fund, which is aimed at promoting employee safety, reducing injuries and decreasing exposure.