Brown to discuss Oregon's ongoing COVID response
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Governor Kate Brown will hold a press conference Friday to talk about the coronavirus.
The state's two-week-long freeze was lifted Thursday, though many counties remain under limitations set forth by Brown's four-tiered Risk and Protection Framework for COVID-19. Counties are categorized by risk level: Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk and Lower Risk. Different health measures apply to each category.
The approach was put in place as record-high numbers of COVID cases and deaths were recorded in Oregon in recent weeks. Multnomah County led the state with the most reported cases on Thursday, followed by Washington County. Oregon's death toll stood at 973.
The governor is expected to discuss Oregon's ongoing response to the pandemic during the press conference on Friday. Joining the governor will be Patrick Allen, Oregon Health Authority director; Rachel Bankes, OHA public health division director; and Dr. Dean Sidelinger, Oregon's state epidemiologist.
KOIN 6 News will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
Follow KOIN 6 for the latest news and weather
Download our FREE news and weather apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and sign up for our email newsletters.