Inslee orders face coverings to be worn in public to help stem spread of coronavirus

[TexasTowelie]

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee Tuesday announced a statewide mandate requiring facial coverings in public to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, as cases again begin to rise in Washington.

And for Yakima County — which has nearly as many COVID-19 cases as the state of Oregon and where hospital capacity has maxed out — Inslee ordered even more stringent requirements to make sure people cover their faces while at businesses.

The orders are set to take effect Friday.

The statewide mandate — which will be formally issued by State Health Secretary John Wiesman — requires people over the age of 5 to wear face coverings while at any indoor or outdoor space in public.

While children under 5 are exempt, the order recommends kids between the ages of 3 and 5 wear facial coverings.

Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-orders-face-coverings-to-be-worn-in-public-to-help-stem-spread-of-coronavirus/

[samnsara]

1. I just got that notification... GOOD for him!!! Yakima Countys overflow..

..sick are being directed into the County I live. Hubby has to work in Yakima County..he should get hazard pay.

[Canoe52]

2. Good, I was at a Lowe's this weekend, store was fairly crowded and only half were wearing masks.

F*cking spreaders in every isle, arrogant attitude on every one of their faces.