Josephine County preparing for phase 2 of reopening

Josephine County preparing for phase 2 of reopening

County says the fact that they haven't reopening.

Unlike jackson county.

It has not seen a new case of covid-19 since reopening.

Newswatch 12's leah thompson is live from home.

She explains how the county is preparing for phase two without any concrete information from the state.

One of the josephine county commissioners says she is talking to everyone.

Meaning business and organizations.

To make sure everyone is preparing themselves for the next phase.

So when details do come out, people are ready.

Week two of phase one of reopening is just about to wrap up.

But as of now.

The state hasn't released the plans for phase 2.

Lily so we are trying to have those continued conversations and find out as much as we can to pass onto our citizens as soon as possible.

Lily morgan one of the josephine county commissioners is making sure to talk to everyone in the county.

Lily most of our conversations are with local businesses and what they should be trying to do, prepare themselves for the next stages and preparations.

Businesses are also waiting for these details to prepare.

Dustin so we are ying to prepare ourselves as best as possible.

As we did for phase 1.

Dustin myers is the owner of the vine in grants pass.

Dustin we are trying to stay on our toe and be as agile as possible.

There's a lot of talks.

We have a lot of ideas of what most likely will be reccomended or mandated in phase 2.

Even since entering phase one.

It hasn't made opening a business any easier.

Dustin business hasn't been as steady as it was before.

It's definitely a little more speratic and unpredictable.

The state can announce changes and loosen restrictions.

But people need to be comfortable and safe before starting to resume normal acitivites.

Like eating out at a restaurant.

Lily we don't know what anyone else's experience is.

And always showing respect and consideration for others is the golden rule.

As a county commissioner she says her biggest message to the county is being kind to one another.

And respecting people's boundaries when it comes to this virus.

The commissioner also told me the county has not received any indication