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Douglas County moves back into ‘extreme risk’ In the extreme risk category, restaurants and bars cannot be open for indoor dining. However, they can seat up to 50 people outside. Posted: Feb 26, 2021 6:20 PM Posted By: Evita Garza ROSEBURG, Ore.--After nearly two months in the High Risk category, Douglas County has taken a step back. Starting today, the county is considered Extreme Risk, meaning restaurants and bars cannot be open for indoor dining. However, they can seat up to 50 people outside. Gyms and indoor entertainment facilities are also more restricted. If the building is more t...

Douglas County businesses look forward to limited reopening In order to stay in high risk, Douglas County must have fewer than 200 cases per 100,000 people for a two-week period. Posted: Dec 29, 2020 7:04 PM Updated: Dec 29, 2020 7:24 PM Posted By: Evita Garza ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Business owners in Douglas County are already hard at work now that the county has been downgraded to the high risk category of the current framework. In the high risk category, restaurants are able to reopen for dine-in with a maximum of 50 people. Outdoor seating is expanded to 75 people, up from 50. Plus, gyms and...

Local businesses on pins and needles as Congress votes on stimulus package On Sunday, members of Congress reached a deal on a $900 billion stimulus bill, nearly nine months after the first one was passed. Posted: Dec 21, 2020 6:47 PM Updated: Dec 21, 2020 6:56 PM Posted By: Evita Garza ROSEBURG, Ore. -- Douglas County business owners are anxiously waiting for the US Congress’ decision on the next stimulus bill. On Sunday, members of Congress reached a deal on a $900 billion stimulus bill, nearly nine months after the first one was passed. A vote is expected to take place soon. The deal inc...