Corvallis & Benton County Travel Watch

COVID-19 Information

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.

Statewide Mask Mandate

• Masks are required statewide for people age 5 and older in all workplaces, indoor public spaces, public and private colleges and universities, and indoor and outdoor markets; and in outdoor public spaces when physical distancing of at least six feet is not possible.
• People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation if they cannot wear a mask.
• OHA does not recommend wearing a plastic face shield alone.

Oregon Travel Advisory

People arriving in Oregon from other states or countries, including returning Oregon residents, should self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival. These persons should limit their interactions to their immediate household. This recommendation does not apply to individuals who cross state or country borders for essential travel.

• Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature.
• Essential travel includes work and study, critical infrastructure support, economic services and supply chains, health, immediate medical care, and safety and security.

👉 For More Information: State of Oregon COVID-19 Information | Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Page | Benton County COVID-19 Information | City of Corvallis COVID-19 Information | Oregon State University Guidance & Closures | Travel Oregon | Willamette Valley Visitors Association.

Under Oregon's framework of safety measures, Benton County is currently in the High Risk category. This means:

Indoor at Home and Social Gatherings

• Maximum of 6 people, from no more than 2 total households

Outdoor at Home and Social Gatherings

• Maximum of 8 people

Eating and Drinking Establishments

• Indoor dining allowed; indoor capacity not to exceed 25% maximum occupancy or 50 people, whichever is smaller
• Takeout highly recommended
• Outdoor dining allowed; outdoor capacity is 75 people maximum, including individual dining pods
• Individual dining pods allowed outdoors subject to outdoor capacity limit
• Indoor and outdoor seating: 6 people per party and per table maximum, limit 2 households
• 11:00 p.m. closing time

Retail Stores

• Max 50% capacity
• Encourage curbside pick-up

Indoor and Outdoor Shopping Centers/Malls

• Max 50% capacity
• Encourage curbside pick-up

Indoor Recreation and Fitness Establishments

• Capacity: Maximum 25% occupancy or 50 people total, whichever is smaller
• Indoor full-contact sports prohibited

Outdoor Recreation and Fitness Establishments

• Maximum 75 people
• Outdoor full-contact sports allowed for adult/club/youth sports with guidance requirements
• Outdoor full-contact sports allowed for K-12 with submitted plan

Indoor Entertainment Establishments

• Capacity: Maximum 25% occupancy or 50 people total, whichever is smaller
• 11:00 p.m. closing time

Outdoor Entertainment Establishments

• Max 75 people

Offices

• Recommend remote work, if able

In addition to the above guidance, faith institutions, funeral homes, etc., are limited to a maximum of 25% of their capacity or 150 people total, whichever is smaller, indoors, and a total capacity of 200 people for outdoor services. Personal services such as hair care are allowed. Long-term care visits are allowed both inside and outside.

This page was last updated on May 5, 2021.