Governor Brown Press Conference on Phase 2 Reopening

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown was joined by Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen and Dr. Dean Sidelinger at a press conference on Wednesday morning to discuss Phase 2 of reopening under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon.

Governor Brown says 31 of the 36 Oregon counties are eligible to apply for Phase 2.  She will announce on Thursday which counties can move into Phase 2 reopening this Friday.

Multnomah County is the only county in the state who has yet to apply for Phase 1.  Officials expect to file the application this Friday with plans to start reopening on June 12th.