Reopening Oregon: Phase Two Information

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Beginning Friday, June 5, Lane County will move into Phase 2 of the reopening process, following updated health and safety guidance.  

The requirements for Phase Two approval can be viewed HERE. Lane County's letter submitted for approval for phase two can be viewed HERE.

• Gathering limits will be raised to 50 people indoors, and 100 people outdoors.
• Indoor and outdoor venues, including theaters and churches, with 6 feet of physical distancing and other measures in place, can reach a COVID-19 occupancy limit of up to 100.
• Offices can begin reopening and employees can return to workplaces with physical distancing and other measures in place, though remote work is still strongly recommended whenever possible.
• Increased travel will be allowed throughout Oregon, though staying local is still recommended to prevent overloading county health systems.
• Restaurants and bars will have curfews extended to midnight.
• Pools and sports courts will be allowed to reopen under new guidance.
• Indoor and outdoor activities such as bowling, batting cages, and mini golf, will be allowed to reopen under new guidance.
• Recreational sports can resume in a limited form, under strict physical distancing guidance.

Phase 2 Guidance: The following guidance builds upon the guidance introduced in Phase 1:

• Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Facilities (also see FAQs for Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Facilities)
• Restaurants and Bars (also see FAQs for Restaurants and Bars)
• Swimming Pools, Spas and Sport Courts
• Recreational Sports
• Venue and Event Operators (also see FAQs for Venue and Event Operators)
• Gatherings

Phase 1 Guidance:

• Restaurants and Bars (also see FAQs for Restaurants and Bars)
• Personal Service Providers (also see FAQs for Personal Services)
• Gyms/Fitness (also see FAQs for Fitness-related Organizations)
• Shopping Centers and Malls (also see FAQS for Retail Stores, Shopping Centers and Malls)

Statewide Guidance

• Public Guidance
• Employers
• Outdoor Recreation
• Retail Stores (also see FAQS for Retail Stores, Shopping Centers and Malls)
• Transit
• Childcare (also see FAQs for Families and FAQs for Childcare Providers)
• Childcare for Providers
• Summer Camps (also see FAQS for School Aged Daytime Summer Camps)
• Summer School
• Construction
• Zoos, Museums and Outdoor Gardens

Face Coverings: 

Face coverings are required for ages 5 and up in indoor public spaces and outdoors anywhere physical distancing isn’t possible, including while exercising. 

• Mask Guidance
• Mask Facts
• Masks Required Signs for Businesses
• Social Media Toolkit 
• Florence Specific Poster

Phase 3:

Mass gatherings such as major concerts or sporting events with live audiences will require a reliable treatment or vaccine to be available. It is unknown at this time when this will be. Therefore, all large gatherings should be canceled or significantly modified through at least September. Further guidance on large gatherings scheduled for later in the fall will be provided this summer.  

Questions? Contact Sarah Moehrke, Community and Economic Development Assistant by EMAIL or Phone: 541-991-8276