Health

As Oregon ends the mask mandate, state officials explain why it’s now safe to do so

By Alex Hasenstab (OPB), Geoff Norcross (OPB), Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB) and Rob Manning (OPB)

March 11, 2022 1 p.m. Updated: March 11, 2022 11:14 p.m.

State epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger says as case numbers drop, going to indoor public places without a mask is not likely to increase the risk of getting COVID-19.