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Oregon Gov Kate Brown has blamed the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations for her decision to reinstate COVID-19
restrictions on 36 counties.
On Thursday, Brown extended Oregon's state of emergency for
COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is
being driven by variants of the disease, including the B.1.1.7
variant, and causing increased cases and hospitalizations.
The declaration allows Brown to issue executive orders
restricting activity and helps the state utilize federal COVID-
relief funds, the governor's office said.
'In terms of why a statewide approach, it's about
hospitalizations and health care capacity,' Brown said to KATU.
The new shutdowns come as Brown says an ‘overwhelming majority’
of new COVID-19 cases are coming from younger, unvaccinated
residents.
The state’s head of public health said ‘demand’ for vaccines was
dropping dramatically. It’s not clear why, but some studies have
shown younger people are more reluctant to get the shot.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9535081/Oregon-Gov-Kate- Brown-defends-throwing-state-COVID-lockdown.html
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