In Corvallis and Benton County, the well-being of our community and guests is our highest priority. That’s why our community is following local, state and federal guidelines to ensure safety, health and piece of mind. We are all in this together and residents and guests alike need to be vigilant to ensure our community is able to remain open.
Beginning June 5, 2020, Corvallis and Benton County was approved to move into Phase 2 of Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s phased reopening plan for the state.
On Oct. 2, 2020, Benton County was placed on Governor Brown's Watch List. Counties are placed on the Watch List when COVID-19 is spreading quickly and public health officials cannot trace that spread to specific sources.
Currently, non-essential travel should be minimized, including recreational day trips to destinations outside the community where you live. It’s still important to stay close to home. Those who reside outside of Oregon or in an Oregon county that has not reopened are asked to be thoughtful and stay home.
People who are at risk for severe complications (over age 65 or have underlying medical conditions) should continue to maintain 6 feet of physical distance, avoid social settings, and minimize non-essential travel.
Face coverings for those aged 5 and older are required outdoors when a distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained. Face coverings for those aged 5 and older are required when visiting indoor public spaces.
Six feet of physical distance between you and others who are not members of your own household should be maintained at all times.
Indoor gatherings are limited to 50 people. Outdoors gatherings are limited to 100 people. Venues, restaurants, indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities, and fitness related organizations have additional gathering size guidance. Learn more from the Oregon Health Authority.
Indoor social get-togethers, such as house parties, dinners, etc., are limited to 10 people. Learn more from the Oregon Health Authority.
For complete and up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Oregon, visit the Oregon Health Authority's COVID-19 webpage. For information about COVID-19 in Benton County and Corvallis, visit Benton County's COVID-19 webpage.
Oregon State University, the State of Oregon, and the City of Corvallis have all issued measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Many events and festivals have been canceled or postponed due to these measures. Please call the event organizers of any events you're interested in to determine the status of their event.
👉 For More Information: Oregon State University Guidance & Closures | City of Corvallis COVID-19 Information | State of Oregon COVID-19 Information | Travel Oregon | Willamette Valley Visitors Association.
There are no active wildfires in Benton County. The air quality has returned to normal. For more wildfire information please visit:
Non-Essential Travel: Overall, non-essential travel is not crucial to the functioning of society during a crisis. This includes outdoor recreation activities as well as vacations and other leisure activities. Non-essential travel is considered a high-risk activity in Phase 2. It's not banned, but it's also not highly recommended.
Below, you’ll find a snapshot of what you can expect when you visit the Corvallis area. While this summer may be different from others you’ve spent in the mid-Willamette Valley, we hope you're able to enjoy our sunny weather.
We'll update this list with the latest changes as new guidelines become available. If you want to know if your favorite local business is open, the best thing to do is call them or check their website and social media.
This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.
