While some states are reopening companies or dropping mask mandates altogether, Oregon is going against the trend – the idea of indefinitely demanding masks and social distancing.
One of the state’s top health officials wants to indefinitely demand masks and social aloofness in all businesses.
“We’re not out of the woods yet,” said Michael Wood, administrator for Oregon Occupational Safety and Health.
But not everyone is happy with the possible extension of the mask rules, which under state law expire on May 4. The agency has received a record number of public comments and nearly 60,000 people have signed a petition rejecting the proposal.
“When are masks not necessary? What scientific studies do these mandates rely on, especially now that the vaccine is only days away from being available to everyone? said Sen. Kim Thatcher, an Imperial Republican, near the state capital.
Wood said he is reviewing the feedback and will make a final decision on May 4.
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