From November 18 to December 2, Oregon will be in a statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon.

The freeze will be re-evaluated after two weeks (December 2), but it is likely that more densely populated counties, like Multnomah County where Portland is located, will be in this freeze for at least four weeks.

The following restrictions include, but are not limited to:

• Limiting restaurants and bars to take-out only.
• Closing indoor recreational facilities, gyms and fitness organizations, museums, indoor entertainment activities, and indoor pools and sports courts.
• Closing outdoor recreational facilities, zoos, gardens, aquariums, outdoor entertainment activities, and outdoor pools.
• Limiting grocery stores and pharmacies to a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick-up.
• Limiting retail stores and retail malls (indoor and outdoor) to a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick-up.
• Closing venues (that host or facilitate indoor or outdoor events).
• Limiting social get-togethers (indoors and outdoors) to no more than six people, total, from no more than two households.

What this means for visitors

The state is asking people to stay local and to consider limiting non-essential trips. If you do travel during COVID-19, it’s critical that you do it safely in Oregon — only taking low-risk trips with caution. If you are sick, please stay home.  

Regardless of a county’s status, there are statewide measures in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19: 

• It is required to wear face coverings while in public, indoor spaces (restaurants, bars, hotels, grocery stores, museums, etc.) and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible; exceptions include children under 5 and people with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a face covering. 
• Remember the risks and follow public health guidelines. 
• It is important for Oregonians and visitors to plan ahead, and be patient and flexible.  
• Call businesses before you visit to make sure they are open. Many attractions and businesses that have reopened are doing so at limited capacity, may have different hours of operation and reservations may be required. Lodging properties may also choose to space out reservations.  
• Attractions and businesses may also have additional guidelines they are asking visitors to follow.  
• If there’s a crowd at a place you want to visit, you may need to move on to plan B.  
• Stay six feet from other groups and wear a face covering.  
• If you are exploring the outdoors, pack out all trash – this means packing your trash all the way home to dispose of it. Many outdoor recreation sites have limited staff at this time.  
• Trailhead restrooms may not be open so be prepared.  
• Wear your face covering at outdoor recreation sites where you can’t keep physical distance from others – boat ramps, trailheads and parking lots.  

Oregon counties reopening

All but five counties in Oregon are now in Phase 2 with Clackamas, Lincoln, Multnomah and Washington counties in Phase 1, and Malheur County in Phase 1 but on the “watch list.” Lincoln County enters Phase 2 on September 29, 2020.

Eastern Oregon

Central Oregon

Mt. Hood & the Gorge

Portland Region

Oregon Coast

Willamette Valley

Southern Oregon