Every State’s Rules for Staying at Home and Social Distancing

The state never issued a statewide stay-at-home order except for older people and those who have certain preexisting conditions. Previously suspended elective surgeries were allowed to resume after April 24. Restrictions on salons, barbers, and pet groomers were also lifted. Restaurant dining, movie theaters, gyms, houses of worship, and sporting venues have been allowed to reopen since May 1 with certain restrictions, including adhering to strict social distancing and sanitation protocols. Phase 2 of reopening the state started on May 15. Nonessential travel can now resume. Organized sporting events, funerals, and weddings can start to take place with no more than 10 people, so long as attendees adhere to social distancing protocols.

A stay-at-home order is in effect until further notice. Counties can begin lifting some restrictions when they meet certain requirements and must stay in phase 1 of the reopening for at least three weeks. Nearly all of Oregon’s counties have entered phase 1. Statewide, standalone retail businesses such as furniture stores can reopen. Gatherings of more than 25 people are still banned. Restaurants and bars can resume indoor dining, but tables must be placed 6 feet apart, and parties are limited to no more than 10 people. Salons, spas, and gyms will also be allowed to reopen with restrictions.

The stay-at-home order expires on June 4 for all counties, though some less-affected areas will reopen sooner, on May 29. In the counties that start to reopen, businesses like restaurants, bars, and theaters will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity. Hospitals and prisons will be allowed to restart visitation at their discretion.

Statewide, gatherings of more than 25 people remain prohibited. Trout fishing season is open as long as people follow social distancing guidelines. Outdoor exercise is allowed as long as people maintain 6-foot distancing. Construction work resumed on May 1. Some outdoor recreational activities were allowed to reopen on May 1 as well. Social distancing and wearing masks are required when outdoors.

The stay-at-home order expired on May 8. Gatherings of more than five people are banned until May 22. Elective medical procedures have resumed. Retail stores are allowed to reopen for in-store pickup. Hair salons and barbershops were able to begin opening, but with limited seating, after May 15. Most restaurants are now allowed to offer outdoor seating. Two beaches were allowed to open May 25, and houses of worship will be able to host services at 25% capacity beginning May 30.

The stay-at-home expired on May 4. Orders for out-of-state visitors to quarantine have also expired. Retail stores are under instructions to operate at limited capacity. Residents are encouraged, but are no longer required by law, to work from home. Restaurants can choose to reopen for limited dine-in services if they follow state guidelines, including limiting indoor occupancy to 50%. Outdoor customer dining services are also allowed. Youth and adult sports leagues can begin practicing on May 30, and competition will be permitted to resume June 15.