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Posted on 06/18/2020 10:35:16 PM PDT by An Appeal to Heaven
Says no arrests or tickets for no mask, but her order 'is enforceable'
SALEM, Ore. (AP/KTVZ) — Beginning next Wednesday, Oregonians in some of the state’s most populous counties will be required to wear face masks when they are in public indoor spaces, such as grocery stores and shops, to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The new face covering mandate pertains to residents in Clackamas, Hood River, Lincoln, Polk, Marion, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Although the new requirement is set to go into effect in less than a week, it remains unclear what repercussions people face if they do not follow it.
Gov. Kate Brown said at a news conference Thursday people won't be ticketed or arrested for not wearing masks.
"No, it doesn't mean you have to wear one while eating at a bar or restaurant," Brown said. "And no, you won't get arrested or get a ticket for not wearing a face covering."
"However," she added, "This is a requirement, and it is enforceable."
Brown said the seven counties were chosen based on population density, the spread of coronavirus and the vulnerability of the communities.
Brown said the state will work with community groups to make free face coverings available for those who need them.
The governor said the "next few weeks will be difficult" and returned to a familiar analogy from recent months, about how the Portland area will be "stepping out onto the ice."
But she said the state is "much better prepared" for any further uptick in cases than it was when the pandemic hit in early March, with much more personal protective gear, testing and contact tracing.
However, Brown said, "If hospitalizations spike too quickly, or the capacity of the health care system is threatened, we will be forced to revert to tighter restrictions."
"It comes down to me. It comes down to you," she said. "It comes down to each and every one of us. … Stay safe, to stay open."
As for the outbreak in northeast Oregon's Union County, where commissioners have recommended rolling back from Phase 2 to Phase 1 restrictions, Brown applauded the actions, and said if the county wants the state to require face masks, "I will."
This is silly on so many levels, but I especially liked this part — No ticket or arrests, but enforceable. What...?
In Oregon the mob will enforce mask wearing...
and Antifa / BLM will be tip of that spear
Probably an automatic death penalty offense. Shot on sight. Blacks, anarchists, Communists, and other politically correct groups of course excluded.
Cops will not be out enforcing the mask rule. But all the superior neighbors will be.
The “Karens’’ will be out in force.
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Not a chance.
Oregon has had 187 total deaths since the “pandemic” began.
Not freaking likely. F-off
Drop dead you old bag. Show me the voting results and State law, otherwise F off.
Can anyone please explain to me why these governors are clamping down harder than before even though the numbers are down in regards to the face masks situation? Why are people going along with this? I feel like I’m living in Bizarro world.
Covidism is the left’s new religion, and its symbol is “the mask”.
It’s a sign of surrender, of humiliation, of defeat, godlessness, etc.
They can take their virus/new religion and shove it up their azzes....sidways.
The mask is to keep us in a constant state of fear!! It is a way to keep us divided and away from each other!! I have had ENOUGH of this SHIT!! I REFUSE to wear a mask, I called my doc today and am picking up a note e causing me from this mask BS!! I would just ignore this CA. BS however I am sure the stores won’t let you in without one now!!!
Intentionally unhealthy.
Because of what’s happening in other places. Imagine larger numbers of infected people suddenly going from those places to visit safer, freer Oregon. There are similar situations in other less populated parts of the country.
https://graphics.reuters.com/HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-USA/0100B5K8423/index.html
Imagine larger numbers of infected people suddenly going from those places to visit safer, freer Oregon. .THE HORROR!
So wear a mask or don't leave the house until the all knowing Governor gives the all clear...Don't expect that until after Trump is out of office.
Gee, another Democrat Governor “Brown Shirt”. The Democrat Party breeds “Good Germans” or “Little Squeeky Fromms” or “Il Douche Dictators Like Nancy Pelosi”.
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