Oregon’s under a “stay at home” order in the wake of COVID-19. The only problem: It’s not immediately clear what that means.
“We are standing here together on the eve of spring break with a very important message for Oregonians,” said Gov. Kate Brown at a Friday press conference, joined by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury. “Social distancing done well and done early saves lives. We have agreed on a plan called ‘stay home, stay healthy,’ which is both an order and a public awareness campaign.”
The three leaders stressed that “stay at home” is not the same as “shelter in place,” a term that’s traditionally used during an earthquake or hurricane—when people need to stay indoors immediately for a short period of time. More recently, it’s a term that’s been used by states like California and Illinois in executive orders directing people from leaving their homes for non-essential activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
According to Oregon officials, “stay at home” is essentially the same thing.
“I want to emphasize, this is not a lockdown,” said Wheeler. “This will be a ‘stay at home unless its absolutely necessary’ order.”
Kafoury went on to explain that the term means no parties, no lingering in crowded check-out lines, no hiking on crowded trails, no group games like frisbee or soccer, and no clustering in public parks. But people can continue to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, workplace (if their job is considered essential), and get outside to go for a jog or bike ride.
But no officials made a clear declaration on whether or not they were ordering Oregonians to follow this guidance—or just strongly suggesting it.
Wheeler said that all three leaders will work together this weekend to come up with an official order to announce Monday that will clarify the “stay at home” declaration. But Wheeler signaled that, if Brown wasn’t going to commit to a statewide order by Monday, the city was prepared to release its own already-drafted order.
“The City of Portland is prepared to act independently,” said Wheeler. “But would would rather not. We would rather act with a larger group of jurisdictions coming into alignment.”
Kafoury said law enforcement won’t be enforcing their current “stay at home” rules.
“We are not going to deploy public safety to police people in the homes,” said Kafoury.
Despite prodding from reporters (and the urging of several Oregon medical and hospital associations), Brown wouldn’t say whether or not she’d commit to stricter shelter in place rules. Her reasoning was unclear.
“The reason why I am here tonight is that Oregonians need to hear that they need to take this seriously and they need to act urgently,” said Brown. “In the coming days there will be additional orders on a variety of issues.”
Hmmmmm …that’s great… now try telling that to all the dipsticks walking,biking and driving past my house on N Skidmore to the bluff park. But wait, Millennials are immune to infectious viruses right?
Just like GW Bush ignored intelligence that a terrorist attack was being planned by Bin Laden and 9/11 happened, Trump repeatedly ignored intelligence regarding the pandemic we are now experiencing. Why isn’t that being shouted by every single person in this country? His depraved indifference, total and complete disregard for all of the human life he took an oath to protect, and SOLELY SELF INTEREST AND OBSESSION WITH HIMSELF, HIS EGO has brought us to where we are now.
Trump is responsible. Every GOP motherfucker supporting and enabling and co-conspiring with Trump is responsible. Every POS in this country who thought having Trump (a lifetime liar, racist, loser, and pathetic sick fuck) in a position of power in this country is responsible.
At least we know who to blame when we’re all sitting around in the rubble that used to be this country.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/03/pandemic-coronavirus-united-states-trump-cdc/608215/
@Christina Rae You have become the thing you despise the most. You have filled your heart full of hate and spew it in all your posts and to everyone you come across. You really should take a break and focus on something positive and productive. You should be happy that you live in a liberal run state where its policies make it a great place to live. Soon it will be just like SF California. Enjoy 🤗
Exercise like walking, jogging, or biking helps to strengthen your immune system.
In order to do that, folks will need to use sidewalks and streets.
Following are some suggestions for maintaining physical distance (six feet) from others while using sidewalks and streets — to stay safe and healthy:
While walking on a sidewalk, if you encounter others coming toward you, cross over to the opposite side of street (watch out for speeding vehicles).
If you’re sitting or lying down in your yard, stay at least six feet away from the sidewalk.
Smile and say hello to others.
Drivers, please obey speed limits, especially 20 IS PLENTY. With stay-at-home in place, many more children and adults will be out on foot and bicycles.
Stay safe and healthy.