Fueled by vaccines, a return to normal is getting closer
EVERETT — A week ago, Snohomish County was in jeopardy of falling back to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan.
Now, the county’s 300,000 fully vaccinated residents can be mask-free in many public settings, and Gov. Jay Inslee plans to drop most COVID restrictions on businesses no later than June 30, amid new guidance from public health experts.
“This move sends a signal that the CDC believes in the efficacy of the vaccines, which should come as welcome news,” county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters said in a statement.
In Olympia, Inslee could drop the state’s phase plan even sooner.
For that to happen, the state would need 70% of adults to receive at least one vaccine dose, he said.
Across Washington 57% of adults have received at least one dose data shows.
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