Oregon’s state of emergency order extended to July 6

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed an order Friday that extends the state’s State of Emergency surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

Executive Order 20-24 keeps the current COVID-19 response policies in place until July 6.

“The state of emergency declaration is the legal underpinning for the executive orders the Governor has issued to keep Oregonians healthy and safe throughout this crisis,” said a spokesperson for the Governor’s Office. These include Brown’s “Stay Home, Save Lives executive order, as well as her orders to help address the economic impact of the crisis, such as her moratorium on residential and commercial evictions.”