SEATTLE — After Gov. Jay Inslee announced an order on Monday that caused the statewide closures of restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreation facilities, some people are confused about what’s open and closed.
Inslee also lowered the number of people allowed to gather from 250 to less than 50. This has caused confusion about what kinds of gatherings have been banned.
To help clear up the confusion, the Washington State Department of Emergency Management tweeted a ‘social distancing summary.'
Businesses
Not allowed: No on-site consumption of food or beverages at:
Restaurants
Coffee shops
Breweries/distilleries
College/higher learning dining halls
Airport restaurants and bars
*Take out, grab and go and drive through services are allowed. Restaurants that don’t offer these services are closed.
Closed businesses
Movie theaters
Barbers
Tattoo parlors
Bowling alleys
Museums
Hair salons
Non-tribal card rooms
Gyms/fitness centers
Art galleries
Nail salons
Open/allowed businesses and locations
(Note: This list includes businesses and locations that are allowed to remain open, but not all businesses of these types may be open, depending on the owner’s situation.)
Grocery stores
Gas stations
Libraries (Check your location first)
RV sites/campgrounds/rental cabins/state parks
Massage/physical therapy/acupuncture
Pharmacies
Hotels/motels
Golf courses
Convenience stores
Pet stores
Hiking trails
Gatherings
Allowed
Gatherings of less than 50 people, as long as the organizer designates a person to implement social distancing and sanitation measures set by CDC or Washington State Department of Health guidelines.
Not allowed
Gatherings of more than 50 people
Youth sports (games and practices)
Leisure, hobby and social clubs
Concerts
Exhibitions
Festivals
Conventions
Fundraisers
Parades
Youth clubs
Senior centers
Trade shows
Sporting events
Weddings and funerals
Other similar civic, community, leisure or recreational activities
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