April 10, 2020 4:05 a.m. 
With warm temperatures in the forecast for another week, state officials are asking Oregonians to continue to stay home to save lives, even when it is sunny.
A release from the Oregon Office of Emergency Management said state parks, many federal trailheads, and all private and public recreational campgrounds are closed to prevent people from congregating and to protect the staff that maintain those areas.
The release said some local parks are still open, but physical distance of at least six feet needs to be maintained to stay safe.
All non-essential travel, such as for boating, hunting, or fishing, should be short and minimal, if at all. The release said Oregonians who do not live at the beach should not travel there, and most public access points are closed. Minimizing travel will lessen the chance of spreading COVID-19, especially to rural communities that do not have the hospital capacity to treat an influx of patients from other parts of the state.
The release said for now the best way to get outside while keeping everyone safe is to stick close to home and enjoy these activities:
*Backyard picnics on the lawn or patio with those in the immediate household.
*Walks or jogs in the neighborhood while maintaining physical distance.
*Gardening, washing the car, or just soaking up the sunshine in one’s own yard.
The release said the most recent trend shows that if Oregonians maintain current social distancing measures, the state will slow the spread significantly and help Oregon hospitals meet demand.