Gov. Kate Brown bans restaurants from providing sit-down service

Update (03/16/20 3:50 p.m.) – In an attempt to decrease the transmission rate of COVID-19 in Oregon, Governor Kate Brown ordered new social distancing requirements Monday afternoon. Full story: https://kobi5.com/news/gatherings-of-25-people-canceled-restaurants-restricted-to-take-out-only-in-oregon-124083/

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown said Monday morning she was undecided on a curfew for bars and restaurants in the state.

The possibility of enforcement action was floated during a conversation with reporters Sunday night, according to KGW.

The governor said she’s watching other states’ responses and she’s still considering numerous options to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Brown emphasized the importance of social distancing to protect vulnerable populations. She said, “You may feel like it’s not touching your life yet, but it will soon. This is a matter of life and death for others.”