Astoria prohibits visitors to hotels over virus fears

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Astoria prohibits visitors to hotels over virus fears

County also issues new lodging restrictions as the state closes parks

• By Edward Stratton and Katie Frankowicz, The Astorian
• 11 hrs ago

“We have been appalled by the sight of tens of thousands of irresponsible vacationers flocking to the coast, as if this was just another spring break week, with callous disregard for residents’ health and safety,” Jones wrote.


The mayor said the city's order has exceptions for critical workers, such as doctors, nurses and patients getting treatment at the cancer center.

“It’s just vacationers that we’re targeting with this resolution,” Jones said.
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