State Issues New Restrictions to Curb Rising COVID Infections
As reported by the
Seattle Times
, yesterday Governor Inslee announced tighter restrictions for counties in all three current phases of the four-part plan, many affecting businesses:
Indoor dining groups are limited to members of the same household; outdoor dining can include non-family members.
No indoor service at any bar, tavern, brewery, winery or distillery regardless of whether food is served. Outside only, and alcohol served only until 10 pm.
In Phase 3 counties, restaurant party dining is reduced to 5 per table and indoor occupancy at 50%.
Restaurants, bars and taverns must close down game areas -pool, darts, etc. - until Phase 4.
Restaurants may serve alcohol indoors but must stop serving alcohol at 10 pm.
Phase 2 counties must limit indoor fitness spaces to 5 people at a time.
Phase 3 counties must limit indoor fitness occupancy to 25% and not more than 10 people in a group, not including the instructor.
Indoor movie-theater capacity for Phase 3 counties is limited to 25%.
Indoor entertainment spaces - arcades, mini-golf, bowling alleys, card rooms, etc. - may not open until Phase 4.
The above restrictions go into effect on
Thursday, July 30
.
A new ban on weddings and funerals will go into effect on
Saturday, August 6.
Services will still be allowed but be restricted in all counties to an indoor occupancy of 20% or up to 30 people, whichever is less. Services are allowed, but receptions are not.
And all over the State, facial coverings will be required in any common space where people cannot socially distance 6 feet - elevators, hallways, stairwells, and shared spaces in apartments, hotels, etc. This new facial covering order takes effect
tomorrow, Saturday July 25
.
