Board Errs in Rejecting Bus Driver's Viral Infection Claim

The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a denial of a bus driver’s claim based on her contraction of the flu virus. Case: In the Matter of Rogers, Nos. 1901029 and A174837, 01/20/2022, published. Facts: Diane Rogers worked for Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation as a bus driver. In early February 2019, which was high flu season, Rogers contracted Influenza A. The flu virus can be present in any setting where people are, but masking and handwashing reduce transmission. TriMet’s policies prohibited Rogers from wearing a mask while driving a bus and, because of the nature of her ...