Gov. Jay Inslee has announced new restrictions to social gatherings. | Facebook
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced new restrictions to social gatherings. | Facebook
Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman recently announced a new limit on social gatherings.
The duo also put a ban on live entertainment across Washington state, according to a press release from the state government. This includes concerts speaking events, sports events and family reunions.
“The steps are necessary to slow down the spread of COVID-19. The unfortunate truth is that we can’t let our guard down, even as we engage in more activities,” Inslee said during a recent press conference. “As we inch closer to the fall, we are already on an unsustainable path in the spread of this virus. We have to change to save lives and to avoid turning the dial back further on the activities we enjoy.”
Under the new Safe Start phase limits, 10 people can be in a gathering at any given time, according to the press release. Washington counties that are currently in Phase 2 are permitted to have social gatherings of up to five people at any given time.
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