Hey, @bashadow.

Yeah, the feds certainly can. The states can't, though, and that's where these decisions have been made to stay open or lockup. That is, until January 20, when the new administration takes over. Then, it sounds like, we'll have federal mandates that Oregon's governor and legislature will have no problem following whatsoever, unless it's less restrictive, of course. :)

re: UK

I don't think they are happy about it. I saw a headline that leads me to believe they find it unfortunate. At any rate, it did originate in Wuhan. I don't think that's ever been strongly disputed, and so it doesn't really matter. Of course, they don't want responsibility for it. That might be an admission of guilt which could lead to reparations or compensation for their actions.

In this day and age, who wants to deal with that? :)