What can state government do if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse?

Staffers work together at the Oregon Heath Authority’s Agency Operations Center in response to Coronavirus cases occurring in the state.(Jonathan House/Pamplin Media Group)

Here’s some good news about the coronavirus in Oregon: it’s not an emergency — at least not officially.

Currently, in Oregon 115 people are being monitored for possible exposure and three confirmed cases of the disease, COVID-19, which has killed thousands and sickened more globally.

Washington has seen a more severe outbreak…