![]() The Washington Food Industry Association sent out such guidance to its member the day before. Jay Inslee was expected to issue new restrictions for bars, restaurants and retail on Nov. “We realize the occupancy limits are extremely frustrating as we move into the busiest season of the year,” Hetrick wrote in her email. Those details were based on information shared during a meeting between Hetrick and the governor’s office, according to the email. ![]() A 25% occupancy limit for all retail, including grocery and convenience stores.An end to indoor restaurant and bar service.One email, from Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) President and CEO Tammie Hetrick said Inslee would likely impose: Jay Inslee, First Lady Urge Changes To Thanksgiving Plans As COVID Surges ALSO SEE: Coronavirus News, Updates, Resources From NWPB ALSO SEE: WA Gov. Sunday event, industry group emails sent to grocery store and restaurant owners, and obtained by the public radio Northwest News Network, outlined what Inslee is expected to order. While Inslee’s office did not release details in advance of the 11 a.m. Previously, Inslee’s office had said an announcement would be forthcoming as early as Monday. Jay Inslee has scheduled an unusual Sunday news conference to announce new restrictions to combat what his office calls “the rapid and alarming rise of COVID in our state.” They found that the Life Care Center of Kirkland failed to rapidly identify and manage sick residents failed to notify the Washington Department of Health about the increasing rate of respiratory infections among residents and failed to have a backup plan in the absence of Life Care’s primary clinician, who fell ill.Īt least 37 deaths have been linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Life Care Center.Washington Gov. The Bellingham Herald reports 23 of the new cases were residents while six were Shuksan employees.Īnd federal regulators on Monday said they found serious infractions during their check of a Seattle-area nursing home hard-hit by the coronavirus and they’re giving it three weeks to fix them. Shuksan Healthcare Center, a skilled nursing center in Bellingham, had 29 new cases confirmed on Sunday, according to the Whatcom County Health Department. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a major disaster declaration for Washington and ordered federal assistance for the state, tribal and local response to the outbreak.Īlso, nursing homes continued to be hard hit by the virus. ![]() In a written statement, Inslee said he applauded Boeing’s decision “to implement an orderly shutdown and continue to pay its workers during this difficult time.” King County Search and Rescue is now asking people to avoid hiking so that its volunteers don’t have to respond and use their valued personal protective equipment if called.Įarlier Monday, Boeing announced it was shutting down its Seattle-area production facilities for two weeks. State and local leaders have continued to urge people to stay at home and practice social distancing, but not everyone is following the advice. The state has already closed schools through late April, banned events and large gatherings and ordered bars to close and restaurants to serve only take out or delivery options. The governor’s office said that people should not use the stay-at-home order as a reason to overstock and urged people to stick to their normal buying habits to ensure that everyone has the supplies that they need. He had warned last week that he might have to move to more stringent restrictions after some Western Washington parks, beaches and trails saw large crowds during recent sunny days. Inslee said he was concerned that many weren’t taking the outbreak seriously and were still not practicing social distancing when out. But for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, or death. For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, and the vast majority recover. People can still go for walks or runs outside if they maintain a six-foot distance from others.Īs of Monday, more than 2,200 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state, and at least 110 people have died. People will be required to stay home unless they are pursuing an essential activity, like shopping for groceries, going to a doctor’s appointment, or going to work at an essential business. The order’s prohibition on gatherings and leaving home unless necessary takes effect immediately. ![]() All public and private social, spiritual and recreational gatherings are also now banned, including weddings and funerals. All businesses other than those deemed essential - a long list that includes grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and gas stations - will need to close by Wednesday night. ![]()
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