Oregon's two-week “freeze”announced!

To our communities in the surrounding Portland area.

Today, Nov. 13th, 

Gov. Kate Brown announced a two-week “freeze” for the entire state of Oregon that will begin on Nov. 18.

The purpose of the new restrictions is to limit group activities that are contributing to the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the state. The freeze will last through Dec. 2. 

Here is a recap of things to expect:

- Restaurants and bars will be limited to take-out only.

- Recreational facilities and venues that host indoor or outdoor events will be closed.

- Limiting social get-togethers (indoors and outdoors) to no more than six people, total, from no more than two households.

- Limiting faith based organizations to a maximum of 25 people indoors or 50 people outdoors.

- Closing gyms and fitness organizations.

- Closing indoor recreational facilities, museums, indoor entertainment activities, and indoor pools and sports courts.

- Closing outdoor recreational facilities, zoos, gardens, aquariums, outdoor entertainment activities, and outdoor pools.

- Limiting grocery stores and pharmacies to a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick-up.

- Limiting retail stores and retail malls (indoor and outdoor) to a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick-up.

- Requiring all businesses to mandate work-from-home to the greatest extent possible and closing offices to the public.

- Prohibiting indoor visiting in long-term care facilities.

Brown announced these new restrictions during a Friday news conference, where she was joined by representatives with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Health & Science University Hospital.

As leaders in the Portland Real Estate market, we want to assure you that we remain committed to providing value and service to our clients and community while still putting the health and well-being of all, first. We continue to list properties and show property adhering to all CDC and Oregon Governor Guidelines.