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2A | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS On The Record Governor enacts additional measures to slow spread of COVID-19 Gov. Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-12 March 23, directing ev- eryone in Oregon to stay at home to the maximum extent possible and add- ing to the list of business- es that will be temporarily closed to stem the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. The order was effective immediately and remains in effect until ended by the governor. Brown said the latest executive order, aimed at flattening the curve and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, further requires social distancing measures. “Staying home both keeps you safe from infec- tion and ensures you do not unknowingly infect others,” said Brown, who had already enacted a num- ber of measures specifically aimed at increasing hospi- tal capacity, such as cutting down on non-emergency care to conserve masks, gloves and gowns. “None of us have ever been through this before, and that means there is no way to know exactly what lies ahead,” Brown said. “We don’t know yet when this outbreak will end, or what changes this will bring for our state and for our country. But I want to make sure that we’ve done all we can to end it as quickly as possible.” Impact from Monday’s executive order include the following and were effec- tive immediately: • Prohibiting all non-es- sential social and recre- ational gatherings of indi- viduals — regardless of size — if a distance of at least 6 feet between individu- als cannot be maintained. Gatherings of members of the same residential house- hold are permitted. • Closure and prohib- iting of shopping at spe- cific categories of retail businesses for which close personal contact is diffi- cult to avoid. This includes businesses such as arcades, barber shops, hair salons, gyms and fitness studios, skating rinks, theaters and yoga studios. • A requirement that businesses not closed by the order implement so- cial distancing policies in order to remain open. It also requires workplaces to implement teleworking and work-at-home options when possible. • A directive that all Oregonians to stay home whenever possible. At the same time, the order allows activities outside the home when social distance is maintained. • Closure of all play- grounds, sports courts and skate parks, among other types of outdoor recre- ation facilities. Those that remain open are required to strictly adhere to social distancing guidelines. • The adoption of new guidelines for childcare facilities, including set- ting limits and rules on the number of children allowed in care. It also dis- allows childcare groups to change participants. • Enforcement of the executive order to include anyone not in compliance be considered an immedi- ate danger to public health and subject to a Class C misdemeanor. Specific retail businesses closed by Executive Order 20-12 include: • Shopping: Outdo or and indoor malls and retail complexes, although indi- vidual types of businesses not subject to the measures may stay open. • Fitness: Gyms, sports and fitness centers, health clubs and exercise studios • Gro oming: B arb er- shops, beauty and nail sa- lons and non-medical well- ness spas • Entertainment: The- aters, amusement parks, arcades, bowling alleys and pool halls Full details on all busi- nesses listed in Executive Order 20-12 are available online at www.govsite- assets.s3.amazonaws.com/ j k AU LY K c S h 6 D o D F 8 wBM0_EO%2020-12.pdf In addition to business- es, Executive Order 20-12 also orders state executive branch offices and build- ings to close to the public and provide public services by phone to the extent pos- sible. When public services require in-person interac- tions, the order requires social distancing measures to be implemented and en- forced. State agencies must also facilitate telework and work-at-home for state em- ployees whenever possible. While the order does not apply to local, federal or tribal governments, Brown strongly encouraged those governments to follow these directives. The order also directs state agencies to close parks and other outdoor spac- es where social distancing cannot be maintained — expanding on actions al- ready taken by the Oregon Parks and Recreation De- partment. All coronavirus executive orders will be posted on the Oregon Coronavirus Infor- mation and Resources Page after they have been issued and signed. State offering insurance benefits to COVID-19 related layoffs The Oregon Employ- ment Department pro- vides Unemployment In- surance (UI) benefits to most workers who are out of work through no fault of their own. To receive benefits, workers must meet some requirements. In general, to claim and receive un- employment benefits for a week, workers must be available for work, able to work and actively look for work they can do. The Employment De- partment has now enacted temporary rules to give more flexibility in provid- ing unemployment bene- fits to COVID-19 affected workers. Unemployment Insur- ance benefits are available during temporary layoffs related to COVID-19 situ- ations. These benefits oc- cur for employees whose employer stops operation for a short period of time, such as cleaning following a coronavirus exposure, or by government require- ment. Workers can get unem- ployment benefits, and do not need to seek work with other employers if their place of employment Peace Harbor implements temperature screenings With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Oregon, PeaceHealth is conducting temperature screenings for all patients, visitors and caregivers as they enter PeaceHealth fa- cilities in Oregon. The screenings took ef- fect at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 23. Non-contact thermometers are used at all entry points to Peace- Health facilities. Any individual with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or above is not allowed to enter and is provided the appropriate instructions on seeking care. For more information, call 541-682-1380. FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK will resume operations. To receive benefits, af- fected workers must still be able to work, stay in contact with their em- ployer, and be available to work when called back. A full resource guide with questions and an- swers about specific COVID-19 coronavi- rus-related situations and unemployment benefits is available at www.Oregon. gov/employ. This site also has infor- mation for filing an online claim. The number of initial Unemployment Insurance claims filed in Oregon rose from approximately 800 on March 16, to a to- tal of 18,500 on March 18. Although the COVID-19 coronavirus is causing a reduction in economic activity both nationally and in Oregon, it’s too early for unem- ployment rate or payroll jobs numbers to show the impact of these employ- ment disruptions. To file an online claim for unemployment ben- efits, go to Oregon.gov/ employ or call 1-877-FILE- 4-UI. DEATH NOTICE STINGER—Daniel V. Stinger, 90, passed away surrounded by his family on March 23, 2020. A celebration of his life will be planned for this summer. DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! 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