SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that during the coronavirus outbreak she wants a statewide eviction moratorium, to suspend enforcement on expired automobile tabs and driver’s licenses, and has asked the federal government for a one-year extension for compliance on the REAL ID act.
She also said during a media briefing that she was not at this time enacting more stringent social distancing requirements like those imposed by California and New York this week. Brown has already ordered a six-week statewide school closure, a ban on gatherings of more than 25 people and shutdown of bar and restaurant operations other than takeout and delivery for at least four weeks.
Brown did, however, say she was evaluating the situation daily.
“For me the bottom line is that if there is evidence that Oregonians are not complying with the aggressive measures in place I will have to take more aggressive action,” she said. “I am encouraging and urging Oregonians to stay home. I want to say don’t travel for spring break, stay home.”
Oregon Health Authority on Friday reported 26 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 114. The state has tallied three deaths.
