Pierce County gets 'gut punch' rollback to Phase 2, seeking options to help businesses
Pierce County is one of three counties moving back to Phase 2 as a result of the next round of Roadmap to Recovery metrics issued Monday by the state Department of Health.
Pierce was the only Puget Sound-region county to roll back. It joined Cowlitz and Whitman in moving to Phase 2 because of missing both metrics established for the state’s reopening plan.
Braced for the news, Pierce County on Monday was looking to provide relief to those impacted by the rollback, including restaurants, retailers and gyms.
The Pierce County Council is expected to pass a bill that would provide $4 million in grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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(Tacoma News Tribune)
