02 Jun When in doubt, always wear a mask

Washington County moved to “Low Risk” on May 21 as more than 65% of residents have been vaccinated. This is great news. At the same time, we know reopening may be difficult after more than a year of physical distance and the guidance can be confusing, especially when it changes so much. 

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Wear a mask if you feel safer doing so, no matter what the guidance says. Getting “ back out there” can happen at the pace you are comfortable with.

• You are Fully Vaccinated if it’s been two weeks since your second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks since your single shot of the J&J vaccine.

Guidance in Oregon – Where to Wear a Mask:

Everyone, vaccinated or not, still needs to wear a mask in certain places, including hospitals, clinics, and public transportation. For a full list of these places, Click Here for Spanish & Click Here for English.

Businesses, employers and faith institutions can choose their own mask policies for fully vaccinated people, but must check vaccination status to allow people to go without masks. 

Showing proof of vaccination is voluntary, but if you opt not to,  you will need to wear a mask. 

Masks are not needed outdoors, but are encouraged in crowded areas and for those who are not vaccinated.

If you are not fully vaccinated, masks are required indoors. 

Updates to mask guidelines at local schools:

Click Here for Hillsboro School District (Spanish & English)

Click Here for Forest Grove School District (Spanish & English)

Click Here for Beaverton School District

What are some local places doing?

Fred Meyer stores in Oregon require all customers to wear masks. 

Washington County Libraries require all visitors wear masks indoors.

Grocery Outlet and Safeway require masks. 

Five Oaks Museum and the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals require all visitors to wear masks.

For now, it’s best to keep a mask on you at all times.
Read our updated FAQ by clicking here for more information about COVID-19 and to learn how to get the vaccine.