The new statewide requirement for all indoor public spaces begins on Wednesday, July 1.
Homes they've always wby our push alerts.
All afternoon we've continued to dig into what this means for oregonians.
So here are the basic details.
Starting on wednesday oregonians be required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces.
This applies for all oregon counties -- not just the 8 counties previously under a mask requirement.
The face covering must cover your nose and your mouth.
The oregon health authority says that if we don't take further action, our hospitals could become overwhelmed.
The big question is -- who will enforce it?
Governor brown says oregon occupational safety and health -- or osha -- will take the lead.
Newswatch 12 has reached out them to learn how they plany what they are.
We will bring you the full details when we know more.
Newswatch 12 viewers were the first to find out about the new mask requirements because of our push alerts.
Requirements going into effect -- one of the concerns is if people are actually going to follow the rules.
Wearing a facemask can be seen as a crucial tool to help stop the spread of the virus.
Today we were on the streets of ashland -- right as the governor came down with this new requirement.
Some of the people we spoke with say its better to be safe than sorry.
It's just a facemask its not taking away your law or your liberty is just the next step the people we spoke with today say they believe requiring masks is a move in the right direction.
Some business owners also say that they wish this mask requirement would have happened sooner, but are hoping this will cause a
Dr. Jim Shames says that people traveling to higher-risk areas and then mingling with local friends or family is the major impetus..