Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt Portland-area reopening

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah County officials say the county hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.

The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday afternoon that it is working with county health authorities to investigate “an increase in COVID-19 cases tied to an outbreak at specific locations of a business that operates in the Tri-county region and the Willamette Valley.”

Pressed for specifics and for the identity of the business involved, the health authority said it is keeping that company’s identity secret – but did not say why.