Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 12 - Governor Issues Executive Order 20-12

SWEET HOME, Ore. March 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m.— At the time of this press release, there are no reported COVID-19 cases within Sweet Home. 

Governor Brown released Executive Order 20-12 earlier today, effective immediately and effective until further notice.  You can click here for guidance on activities under the Executive Order, as listed below:

Allowed (must keep 6 feet from others):
  1. Hospitals and health care
  2. Grocery stores
  3. Banks
  4. Pharmacies
  5. Take-out/delivery from restaurants and bars
  6. Pet stores
  7. Gas stations
  8. Certain retail stores
  9. Outdoor activities like walking your dog, jogging, or biking in your neighborhood
  10. Child care facilities and babysitters (only if abiding by new rules)
Not Allowed:
  1. Social gatherings (parties, celebrations) with people from outside of your household
  2. Dine-in restaurants and bars
  3. Nightclubs and concerts
  4. Shopping at outdoor or indoor malls and retail complexes
  5. Fitness: Gyms, sports and fitness centers, health clubs, and exercise studios, dance and yoga studios
  6. Grooming: Hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, massage parlors, non-medical wellness spas, cosmetic stores, tattoo parlors
  7. Entertainment: Theaters, amusement parks, arcades, bowling alleys, music concerts, sporting events, museums, skating rinks
  8. Outdoors: State parks, playgrounds, campgrounds, pools, skate parks, festivals

We also ask you to help us keep our healthcare system strong by doing following: 

  • If you have symptoms that are mild enough you would not typically seek medical treatment, stay home, rest and monitor your symptoms. 
  • People who need non-emergency medical care should call their health care provider before showing up at a clinic.
  • If they are physically able, individuals who need emergency care should tell 911 and the hospital about any known exposure to someone with COVID-19 and travel to any affected areas.

Is your BUSINESS struggling due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?​ 
Are you curious about city services and operations?
Curious about other community resources like the Senior Center, Boys and Girls Club, or Sweet Home School District?
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION WE HAVE ON THESE SUBJECTS.
 

We do not anticipate making another update until Tuesday, March 24th, barring any major changes.  If we learn of any important local information, we will update as needed.


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