Gov. Inslee extends pause of reopening phases in Washington state
Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday that the pause on reopening will remain in place until at least July 28. This means that no counties will advance forward in the Safe Start phases until the end of the month, at the earliest.
Inslee also said people should not be surprised if reopenings are rolled back during the course of the pandemic. The decision to move backward will be determined by personal behaviors, Inslee said, including wearing masks and following social distancing rules. The governor warned that Washington state has to face the “brutal truth” that the pandemic is still raging across the state.
“We’ve paid too dear a price to allow us to withdraw from this threat,” Inslee said.
The sacrifices that have been made by residents, families, and businesses statewide can not be for nothing, the governor added.
In good news, the latest survey in Yakima County indicated that 95% of people are wearing face coverings in public spaces. The case numbers in Yakima are also improving, though this does not mean that it’s time to let up on our masking and social distancing measures, Inslee clarified.
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