While some states are reopening businesses or abandoning mask mandates altogether, Oregon is pushing the trend – it’s an idea that it is indefinite to need masks and social distance.
One of the top health officials of the state wants to take masks and social distance indefinitely in all businesses.
“We are not out of the woods yet,” said Michael Wood, administrator of the Oregon Department of Health and Health.
But not everyone is happy about the possible extension of the mask rules, which expire on May 4 according to state law. The agency received a record number of public comments and nearly 60,000 people signed a petition rejecting the proposal.
‘When will masks be unnecessary? On what scientific studies are these mandates based, especially now that the vaccine is available to everyone for days? “Said State Senator Kim Thatcher, a Republican from Emperor, near the state capital.
Wood said he would review the feedback and make a final decision by May 4.
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