Oregon governor sending 1,500 National Guard troops to assist hospitals

• The state's health department is looking to provide additional assistance, and the Democratic governor has requested FEMA support and funding.

What she's saying: "I know this is not the summer many of us envisioned, with over 2.5 million Oregonians vaccinated against COVID-19," Brown said in a video message. "The harsh, and frustrating reality is that the Delta variant has changed everything."

• "I cannot emphasize enough the seriousness of this crisis for all Oregonians, especially those who might need emergency or intensive care," she added, urging people to get vaccinated.
• "Delta is highly contagious, and we must take action."

Worth noting: Brown recently mandated masks in indoor spaces.