Wow, it’s getting really scary in Texas!
Well, it’s now hot here in the state of Washington. The governor has rolled us back to a more restrictive set of rules. Fewer people at restaurants and only household members with you at the table, max of 5. No alcohol service after 10pm.
https://mynorthwest.com/2042684/gov-inslee-tightens-weddings-funerals-restaurants-bars-gyms/
“For restaurants and bars:
• Indoor dining is limited to members of the same household. Put simply: If you’re looking for a seat with people you don’t share a home with, sit outside. If you’re there with people who are in your household, you’ll be allowed to sit indoors. We are taking this step because we believe it reduces the potential for exposure and transmission in dine-in settings.
• Restaurants must also close down vending game areas – like pool tables, darts, video games – until Phase 4.
• In Phase 3, table size will be reduced to 5 and occupancy to 50% indoors.
• Alcohol service at restaurants must end at 10 p.m.
• Bars will be closed for indoor service. Bars are defined as… taverns, breweries, wineries, and distilleries – regardless of their ability to provide food service.
Fitness guidance:
• In Phase 2, only 5 individuals – not including staff – are allowed for indoor fitness services at a time. This includes gyms, fitness studios, and indoor pools, ice rinks, volleyball courts, and tennis facilities. These are limited to small group instruction or private training, not to exceed five participants.
• Fitness center occupancy in Phase 3 will be reduced to 25%. All group fitness classes are limited to no more than 10, not including the instructor.
Other rollbacks:
• Prohibiting indoor family entertainment and recreation centers – like mini golf, bowling alleys, and arcades – from being open until Phase 4.
• Prohibiting indoor card rooms from being open until Phase 4.
• Indoor movie theater occupancy will be limited to 25% in Phase 3.
Expansion to mask mandate”
Sec. John Wiesman, Washington State Department of Health, said that wearing a face covering is showing promising results, especially in Yakima County where the mandate took effect even before a statewide action. Wiesman said the local health district has reported about a 95% compliance rate.
Wiesman then announced an expansion to his statewide mask mandate. He is asking all residents to wear a face covering in common areas, including in elevators, hallways, university housing, hotels, motels, and assisted living facilities. The expansion will take effect on Saturday, July 25.
“I know many of us are tired and wish we could go back to the way it was before,” Wiesman said.
As for backyard barbecues and gatherings, Inslee emphasized that there are laws in place about the size of gatherings and face coverings. He specifically asked parents to insist that their teens and kids in their 20s act responsibly.
“All I can do is ask at this point — technically it is a crime, it is a misdemeanor — but it’s worse than that. You can kill someone you love,” Inslee”
