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Deschutes County Asks State to Approve Phase Two Reopening

BEND, OR -- Deschutes County Commissioners have sent a letter to the state asking for approval for a Phase Two reopening this week. Morgan Emerson at Health Service says there are 7 requirements the county must meet.  Among them tracing 70-per cent of new virus cases to existing positive cases in 7 to 14 days.  She says other requirements include hospitalizations for COVID-19 are stable or declining. She says Personal Protection Equipment also must be adequate to Oregon Health Authority guidelines. If the state approves the request, Deschutes County would enter a Phase Two reopening on Friday

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