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.
Oregon institutes new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, beginning Dec. 3, 2020.
Starting Dec. 3, 2020, Oregon will introduce a new framework of safety measures dependent on each county’s risk. Read more here.
Benton County is currently rated at "High Risk." This means:
- Indoor social and at-home gatherings sizes are limited to a maximum of six people with a recommended limit of no more than two households.
- Outdoor social and at-home gathering sizes are limited to a maximum of eight people.
- Eating and drinking establishments may provide indoor dining, not to exceed 25% of their capacity, with a max of 50 people; outdoor dining with a maximum capacity of 75 people; with a max of 6 people per table from a limit of two households both indoors and outdoors; and must close at 11 p.m.
- Indoor recreation and fitness establishments (like gyms, pools, etc.) may be open with a maximum capacity of 25% or 50 people, whichever is smaller.
- Indoor entertainment establishments (aquariums, theaters, concert halls, etc.) may be open with a maximum capacity of 25% or 50 people, whichever is smaller.
- Retail businesses are limited to a maximum of 50% of their capacity, and should encourage curbside pickup.
- Indoor and outdoors shopping malls and centers are limited to a maximum of 50% of their capacity, and should encourage curbside pickup.
- 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.
- Offices should have workers do remote work if possible.
- Outdoor recreation and fitness establishments are allowed a maximum of 75 people.
- Outdoor entertainment establishments are are allowed a maximum of 75 people.
- Personal services such as hair care are allowed.
- Long-term care visits are allowed.
For more information, see Gov. Brown's press release.
👉 For More Information: State of Oregon COVID-19 Information | Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Page | City of Corvallis COVID-19 Information | Oregon State University Guidance & Closures | Travel Oregon | Willamette Valley Visitors Association.
