Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

Asked by KTVZ

740 Votes

Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

60%

Yes, because: Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60%

Yes, because:

Central Oregon's cases are not growing as exponentially as other parts Oregon. We also have more recovered cases and our hospital is not nearly full. People should be able to as... Show More

Central Oregon's cases are not growing as exponentially as other parts Oregon. We also have more recovered cases and our hospital is not nearly full. People should be able to assume their own risk and go back to work. Show Less

10 Comments

Christena

Look at the stats. We are showing that it's reasonably safe to do so. Use caution where needed but don't be paranoid.

Pam W

Oregon rural areas are much safer than the bigger cities. The areas with little cases should be allowed to open slowly.

Dave Voiles

The local and national economy may not recover as it is. This flu is not dangerous for most people. Do you want to make a living and have a future for your children, or hide in fear?

Crystal Anderson

I think opening it in sectors based on demand/Industry is important. Allowing more space in between customers. More cleaning. More open doors, windows and air flow.

Brad Livsey

OH YEAH!! Reopen CO first and watch the Valleyites swarm over the mountain to sneeze and cough on us all, and spread the potent Vallyitus virus. You know?...It's the sneezin' pollen season everywhere!

Bill Boyles

Cases in Oregon have been dropping for the last two weeks. Oregon must open up businesses and get the economy back to normal as soon as possible

Felix Pressler

The numbers reflect that people have been following all the advice; however the reopening should be gradual & people should continue following the advised practices.

Robert Baker

Because there's no cases in jefferson or crook county. It's time to start opening things back up responsibly!

Tom Hamper

All of eastern Oregon and rural areas should open. This is killing to many small towns unnecessarily

Pam Mefford

As long as CO residents act in moderation, relaxing constraints should be considered.

40%

No, stay on pace.

Oregonians need to stay TOGETHER in their COVID-19 response and efforts. It's already hard enough to keep people on the same page.

Oregonians need to stay TOGETHER in their COVID-19 response and efforts. It's already hard enough to keep people on the same page. Show Less

8 Comments

Michele Hammer

If we open for business before the rest of the state then we will have an influx of people coming from larger urban areas increasing the threat of infection

Latterdaysaint

No too many cases

sharder8

NO! Too many new cases and too many total cases! Counties with 5 or less total cases should be the first to re-open. After that, work the way up to the counties with more population and with more.

Kevin Crabtree

What Cases There are hardly any Educate Yourself

Lynn Huntley

You open up now, everyone from the other side of the state will be over here with their bugs. And they will be more than happy to share them.

Tracy Thompson

Absolutely not! Money can be replaced but people can not. If you are willing to loose your life, a family member, neighbors or friends by all means go mingle with all the travelers who will folk here.

k san

Are ya'll nuts? Of course not. We in CO haven't had a bad experience with Covid and no deaths only because we have been careful and social distancing. That can all be erased if we open too soon.

Kathy Frazier

I agree that if you open early, the rest of the state will head this way. We need to stay the course so we don't backslide and have to start over.

Gloria Watt

Disabled & elderly, husband & I would like to continue to LIVE in our Central Oregon slice of heaven. The tourism small business we've built is now destroyed. Still, people's lives are more important!