Why can't the Tri-Cities reopen yet? Here's what needs to happen

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Many Eastern Washington counties have been allowed to reopen more businesses, but the Tri-Cities area is not close to meeting a key requirement to join them.

Daily coronavirus cases have dropped in Benton and Franklin counties, but they still remain much higher per capita than many others in Washington state.

The two counties are among 14 of the 39 in the state not yet approved for Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan. They aren’t even eligible to apply.

Phase 2 allows hair salons and bars to open and some in-store purchasing. And restaurants and bars can open inside seating at 50% capacity. Gatherings of up to five people also are allowed.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/why-cant-the-tri-cities-reopen-yet-heres-what-needs-to-happen/ar-BB14vBYJ

[RainCaster]

1. My wife is visiting there and says very few are wearing masks

So the numbers just won't come down.

[Sewa]

2. The number of people wearing masks in the area

dropped off after the reopen protests. Went from 50% to 25% wearing masks. Never did have a majority wearing masks.