Union County Commissioner Matt Scarfo talks about what the business community is saying
Union County Commissioner Matt Scarfo sits down to talk about the challenges business owners are facing with COVID-19 and what lies ahead when they open.
Union County Commissioner Matt Scarfo sits down to talk about the challenges business owners are facing with COVID-19 and what lies ahead when they open.
Governor Kate Brown announced today the counties that can begin entering Phase I of reopening on May 15 under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Qualifying counties demonstrated that they met all of Oregon’s safety and preparedness prerequisites for reopening, as well as a declining prevalence of COVID-19. “In each of these counties we…
Union and Wallowa County received approval from Governor Kate Brown to begin Phase 1 of the reopening process effective tomorrow, May 15. Phase 1 does not allow for a full reopening of all businesses, and there are very specific safety guidelines that must be followed. Phase 1 guidance for all applicable sectors can be viewed…
Some Phase 1 requirements will remain into Phase 2 including maintaining hospital capacity, completing contact tracing within Oregon Health Authority guidelines and maintaining adequate testing.
Governor Kate Brown announced earlier this week new state-wide requirements regarding face coverings and limits on social get-togethers in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The guidance documents can be accessed through the links below. Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance: https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2288K.pdf Statewide Gatherings, Indoor Social Get-Together Guidance: https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2351G.pdf
The Incident Management Team came together to serve the community beginning in late March and continued to collaborate, communicate, and provide a coordinated response to the citizens of Union County. Planning and coordination meetings were held throughout the incident to support local efforts.