June 9, 2021 3:20 a.m.

Consistent with Governor Kate Brown’s decision, Oregon OHSA intends to repeal the basic face covering and physical distancing requirements of its COVID-19 rule, when the state reaches 70 percent of its adults vaccinated against COVID-19 with at least one dose.

A release from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services said Oregon OSHA is also convening its stakeholders to review its COVID-19 rules in light of the governor’s announcement and to determine whether other provisions should be repealed. The release said Oregon OHSA expects to begin those discussions during the week of June 14th.

When it extended the rule in May, the release said Oregon OHSA committed to an ongoing process to eventually repeal it. As part of that process, Oregon OHSA will consult with the Oregon OHSA Partnership Committee, the Oregon Health Authority, the two Infectious Disease Rulemaking advisory committees, along with other stakeholders.

Learn more about Oregon OSHA’s workplace guidance and resources related to COVID-19: https://osha.oregon.gov/covid19/Pages/default.aspx