Inslee on new restrictions: 'Normal is not in our game plan'
SEATTLE — Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday ordered the closure of all bars, dine-in restaurants, and many other brick-and-mortar businesses in the state for two weeks — and possibly longer.
The restrictions impact many businesses where people interact, from gyms to movie theaters to tattoo parlors to beauty salons to bowling alleys.
Monday’s order does not cover facilities on tribal land, but late in the day the Tulalip Tribes announced they are closing casino operations through March 31. That includes bars, restaurants and the hotel. Guests were being notified Monday afternoon.
Under the governor’s order, closures must begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. They’ll last until at least March 31, and could be expanded or extended. The order does not ban the sale of takeout or delivery of food, Inslee said. Grocery stores and pharmacies may stay open. Other businesses, meanwhile, must designate someone who will implement policies to promote “social distancing.”
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