Oregon issues ‘stay home’ order amid intense criticism over Covid-19 response
Vulnerable state, which has recorded 191 cases and five deaths, may be poorly positioned to weather the crisis
The Oregon governor issued a sweeping “stay home, save lives” order on Monday, after facing intense criticism for not taking strong enough measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic in a state which may be poorly positioned to weather the crisis.
Kate Brown’s order mandated the closure of a range of businesses – from art galleries to yoga studios – in which “close personal contact is difficult or impossible to avoid” as well as playgrounds and basketball courts.