Washington state will temporarily close restaurants, bars, and entertainment/recreational facilities statewide starting Monday, March 16 in the latest move to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Jay Inslee made the announcement late Sunday and will hold a press conference Monday to provide more details.
"To protect our people, we must continue to escalate our response," Inslee said.
We're in this together, Washington. How each of us responds matters.
And I know we're up for the challenge.
My full statement: https://t.co/KO6taPv83D
6/6 pic.twitter.com/lBwjHDGc1m— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) March 16, 2020
Grocery stores and pharmacies will stay open. Restaurants can continue take-out and delivery service. Retail outlets can stay open with reduced occupancy.
The new rules follow similar restaurant/bar bans in other states and cities around the globe, including in New York City and Los Angeles.
The state is also prohibiting gatherings over 50 people will also be prohibited, following guidance from the CDC earlier Sunday.
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