Jackson County looking forward to Phase Two of reopening

Posted by Matt Jordan June 2, 2020

Medford, Ore — Jackson County commissioners say they are ready for Phase Two of reopening.

Tuesday commissioners sent a letter to governor Kate Brown to apply for Phase Two reopening.

In a virtual meeting today, commissioners discussed what Phase Two may look like for the county and how the healthcare industry has prepared for an possible uptick in Covid-19 cases.

Commissioners hope to have a decision on advancing to Phase Two from the Governor by the weekend.

“There’s going to be some additional business openings bowling alleys, possibly movie theaters, possible live theater. It may encompass some youth sport activities, greater numbers of gatherings, 50 indoor, 100 outdoor gatherings,” said Commissioner Rick Dyer.

So far Phase Two reopening will include larger indoor and outdoor gatherings as well as limited visitations to nursing homes.

Counties are expected to hear Friday, whether they reopen to phase 2 on Saturday.

Commissioner Dyer says the county is still waiting on the release of millions in federal funds to smaller Oregon counties, meant to provide testing, contact tracing, PPE, plus relief to help small businesses stay afloat.

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.
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