Oregon Gov Tells Public to Rat People Out to Police if They Violate Her COVID Order
Democrat Governor Kate Brown urges residents to call cops on those who refuse to comply
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Oregon's Democrat Gov. Kate Brown is calling on the public to report people to the police if they violate her COVID-19 restrictions around the Thanksgiving holidays.
The far-left governor is seeking help from the public in stamping out disobedience as the nation cracks down on group activities in the run-up to Thanksgiving.
Gov. Brown has told Oregon's residents to rat-out their neighbors to the cops if they see coronavirus violations over the holidays, with violators facing up to a month in jail if caught.
"This is no different than what happens if there's a party down the street and it's keeping everyone awake,” Brown said in an interview Friday.
"What do neighbors do [in that case]? They call law enforcement because it's too noisy," she said.
"This is just like that. It's like a violation of a noise ordinance.”
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The governor ordered a two-week freeze that includes limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to no more than six people from no more than two households in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
We are eight months into the pandemic. We all have COVID fatigue. But we must stay vigilant. As the holidays approach, the best way to show our love this season is to rethink how we celebrate. I'm urging all Oregonians to limit their holiday get-togethers and wear a mask! pic.twitter.com/orcsXuDwQM
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) November 20, 2020
Violators could face up to 30 days in jail, up to $1,250 in fines, or both, the Oregonian reported.
Brown said she would work with state police and local law enforcement to encourage Oregonians to comply with her mandate.
The order does allow faith-based gatherings of up to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.
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New confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 have reached a record high for the third straight day in Oregon, state officials announced Sunday.
The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,517 new infections Sunday, bringing the state total to 65,170.
We want to keep you informed about #COVID19 in #Oregon. Data are provisional and change frequently. For more information, visit https://t.co/rkY9gEEUNY pic.twitter.com/1acZAkttPw
— OR Health Authority (@OHAOregon) November 22, 2020
“Oregon is on a steep and stark slope of rising coronavirus cases,” said Patrick Allen, director of the health department.
“But we aren’t powerless in the face of this virus.
"Because it depends on us to slow the spread.
"Your choices make a difference.”
The state reported one additional death from COVID-19 on Sunday, a 65-year-old man in Multnomah County who tested positive on November 15 and died the same day.
That brings the state’s death toll to 820.
Allen urged residents to cancel indoor Thanksgiving plans and those that involve large groups of family and friends.
