Benton County officials are asking the state to re-consider the way it determines county risk levels for the coronavirus.
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Just five Oregon counties are still considered “extreme risk.” The designation comes with strict capacity limits on some types of businesses and bans indoor dining at restaurants.
Kate Porsche of the Corvallis/Benton County Economic Development Office told a Tuesday meeting of the county's Board of Commissioners that she’s hearing from upset business owners.
“A lot of worry, a lot of angst. Some anger and frustration about Benton County’s status,” she said. The county is "kind of a donut hole," she added.