Inslee announces restrictions on social gatherings, bars, restaurants
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced restrictions Sunday morning to assist slow the spread of COVID-19 in Washington state
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State health officials have reported a surge, with the very best ever number of single-day cases reported on Saturday
The governor’s restrictions affect all social gatherings, bars, restaurants, retail, gyms, and non secular services
The follow restrictions enter effect on November 15 at 11:59 p.m.and will be in effect until December 14 unless otherwise noted
Indoor social gatherings with people outside of your household are prohibited, unless everyone quarantines for 2 weeks and tests negative for coronavirus. Outdoor social gatherings should be limited to 5 people from outside your household
Restaurants and bars are closed for indoor service. Outdoor dining is restricted to five people per table. To-go service remains allowed. Restaurant and bar restrictions enter effect 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18
Fitness facilities and gymnasiums must close for indoor operations. Outdoor classes are allowed but are limited to 5 people
Bowling Centers must close for indoor service
All business meetings are prohibited. Only professional training and testing that can't be done remotely is allowed. Occupancy for meetings is restricted to 25% or 100 people, whichever is fewer
Movie Theaters are closed for indoor service. Drive-in movies s are permitted but must followed the present drive-in movie theater guidance
Museums, zoos, and aquariums are closed for indoor service
Real estate open houses are prohibited.
Wedding and funeral receptions are prohibited. Ceremonies are limited to no quite 30 people
In-store retail, including grocery stores, are limited to 25% occupancy and must close all seating areas
Religious services are limited to 25% indoor occupancy or no quite 200 people, whichever is fewer. No choir, band, or ensemble can perform during the service and facial coverings must be worn in the least times
Professional services must allow employees to figure from home when possible and to shut offices to the general public . If offices must remain open, occupancy is restricted to 25%
Long-term care facilities can only offer outdoor visits. There are exceptions for end-of-life care
Youth and adult sports are limited to outdoor only. Masks are required for athletes
During the Sunday morning news conference Inslee also announced that $50 million in grants and loans are going to be available to small businesses by the top of the year