POLK COUNTY COVID-19 PHASED RE-OPENING
On May 11, 2020, Polk County, acting as the local Public Health authority, submitted its application for phased re-opening to the Governor's Office and Oregon Health Authority. The application addresses the re-opening criteria and guidelines set forth by the State. This application is PENDING approval by the Oregon Health Authority until further notice.
Polk County will be re-evaluated again on Wednesday, May 20th.
Working in concert with our local Public Health experts, Emergency Management, regional public health partners and local leaders, Polk County's application requests a May 15th phase 1 re-opening. A phase 1 re-opening will allow for several businesses to re-open their doors with modified conditions to protect the health and safety of the public.
Upon review and approval by the State for phase 1 re-opening, Polk County will continue to monitor community health and safety and provide the necessary assistance to insure our citizens are safe.
In order to help your business plan for the reopening we are providing the links below to the general guidance and specific guidelines by business sectors that will be required at the time of opening.
General Guidance and Guidelines:
Phase One Reopening Guidance for the Public
Guidelines Regarding Masks-English
Guidelines Regarding Masks-Spanish
Guidance for Businesses by Sector:
Sector Guidance: Restaurants/Bars/Breweries/Tasting Rooms/Distilleries
Sector Guidance: Outdoor Recreation
Sector Guidance: Personal Services
Supporting Documents
General Guidance for Employers (230 KB) Sector Guidance: Retail (204 KB) Sector Guidance: Outdoor Recreation (202 KB) Sector Guidance: Personal Services (318 KB) Sector Guidance: Gym (179 KB) 