(Portland, OR)  --  Governor Kate Brown is moving Malheur County from Phase 2 back to Phase 1 of the state's reopening plan.  Brown says COVID-19 is rapidly spreading in the county.  Malheur County was placed on the Watch List on July 3rd to get additional support from the state.  Brown says immediate action is necessary to reduce spread of the disease.  The change takes effect on Monday August 17th.