As the nation cracks down on group activities near the Thanksgiving holiday, Democratic Governor Kate Brown has told Oregon residents to call the cops if they see a coronavirus violation.
“If there’s a party on the street and it keeps everyone awake, it’s no different than what happens,” Brown said in an interview Friday. “What the neighbors do [in that case]? They call it law enforcement because it is too noisy. This is just like that. That sound is tantamount to a breach of the ordinance. “
The governor ordered a two-week freeze that included efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus by limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to one in more than two people.
Violators could face up to 30 days in jail, a fine of up to 1, 1,250, or both, Io Regonian’s report said. Brown said he would work with state police and local law enforcement to encourage police Reagan residents to comply with his order.
The order does not allow faith-based gatherings of up to 50 people inside and outside 25 homes.
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State officials announced Sunday that new confirmed and considered cases of seaweed-19 in Oregon have reached record highs on the third day.
The Reg Reagan Health Authority reported 1,517 new infections Sunday, bringing the state to a total of 65,170.
“Rising Reagan is one of the fastest growing coronavirus cases,” said Patrick Allen, director of the Department of Health. “But we can’t deal with this virus. Because it is up to us to slow the spread. Your choices make a difference. “
The state reported an additional death Sunday from COVID-19, a 65-year-old man in Multnomah County who tested positive on Nov. 15 and died the same day. That brings the state’s death toll to 820.
Ellen urged residents to cancel indoor Thanksgiving plans and those that include large groups of family and friends.
