Good News Out of Oregon

Good news in Oregon as Governor Kate Brown has given the green light to 28 counties, including mine, to reopen businesses, including some small businesses and restaurants for eat-in.

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It was always going to be like this.  Oregon has a low rate of infections overall, and here in Jackson County, the number of coronavirus cases total continues to stay at 49.

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Regardless of those county-by-county decisions, the Governor's office clarified earlier this week that nearly all retail stores throughout the state can reopen on May 15, with physical distancing and sanitation caveats. The only exception is for retail stores within shopping malls, which have to receive the countywide greenlight first.

Also beginning Friday, emergency child care will be expanded with new safety guidelines, reportedly giving more flexibility to families that are returning to work in order to access child care options.

"Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon child care providers have continued to operate by applying with the Early Learning Division to provide emergency child care –– with priority given to the families of first responders, emergency workers, health care professionals, and other essential personnel working outside the home," Brown's office said. "The new guidance also applies to other early learning programs, such as respite care and kindergarten transition."

Now I am hoping California will be open enough  I can go on my trip to the Redwoods in July.