Coronavirus outbreak could affect Oregon’s economy, including exports

An image of the coronavirus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The emergence of the coronavirus could put a damper on the unprecedented expansion of the Oregon economy.

A full-blown recession could be on the horizon if the virus disrupts supply chains, keeps workers from their jobs and causes businesses to pull back investment, economists say.

In a recent forecast . . .

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