Washington Governor Jay Inslee Warns Of Possible Reopening Rollbacks

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – Gov. Jay Inslee will announce Monday whether some counties in Washington state will have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases.

At a news conference Thursday Inslee said “we’ve let our guard down to some degree.”

All of Washington’s 39 counties are currently in Phase 3 of Inslee’s reopening plan, meaning all indoor spaces – including indoor dining at restaurants, indoor fitness centers, and retail – have been able to increase capacity from 25% to 50%.

Larger events like concerts and graduation ceremonies are OK since up to 400 people will be allowed to gather for indoor and outdoor activities as long as physical distancing and masking are enforced.