The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department issued a news release Sunday, stating they will close state parks "end of day" Monday and will close beaches if social distancing is not followed.
Oregon Health Authority announced COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from four to five. OHA reported 24 new cases Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 161.
Lincoln City Homepage sent an email to Oregon Rep. David Gomberg Friday asking what could be done about hotels and vacation rentals remaining open in Lincoln City.
The City of Lincoln City has issued guidance for those sheltering in place due to coronavirus concerns: "Do not flush anything but toilet paper down your toilet."
Lincoln City citizens have isolated themselves at home, schools are closed and local restaurants have closed or converted operations to comply with government orders designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, yet the hospitality industry remains open for business.