"There will be further economic impacts to Oregon if a shelter in place order is put into effect, just as there have been real economic impacts on Oregon families and businesses already," Boyle continued. "Gov. Brown, through her administration and the Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council, is working to define which businesses would be designated as essential and non-essential if a shelter in place order becomes necessary, to minimize confusion as much as is possible. Ultimately, though, the decision to issue such an order would be based on whether or not it becomes necessary from a public health standpoint to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives."