New Details / Public outcry over permanent mask mandate | News

New Details / Public outcry over permanent mask mandate | News

[ad_1] The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) was expected to file permanent rules Friday that keeps in place requirements for masking indoors in K-12 schools, and requirements for school and school-based program staff to be vaccinated. State health officials emphasized that the rule filing will maintain masking protections during the current Omicron surge. State officials are […]

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Oregon residents decry proposed 'permanent' mask mandate

Oregon residents decry proposed ‘permanent’ mask mandate

[ad_1] PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of Oregon residents claimed government overreach on Thursday, as officials at the state’s health authority consider indefinitely extending the current indoor mask requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oregon Health Authority held a public hearing about the proposed “permanent” mask rule for public indoor spaces, regardless of people’s […]

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