Below is a list of social distancing recommendations that are currently in place.
Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective through May 4.
The order requires every Washingtonian to stay at home, except for people:
Pursuing an essential activity, like shopping for groceries or going to a medical appointment.
Getting takeout food. (Food deliveries also are permitted).
Going to work at an essential business.
Going outside for walks and exercise, as long as social distancing of six feet is maintained.
Suspected violations of the governor’s orders regarding essential business functions and social distancing can be reported.
What’s open
All grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, food supply chains and other things necessary for continued operations will remain open.
What’s prohibited
All gatherings of people for social, spiritual and recreational purposes are prohibited. This applies to both private and public gatherings which include everything from sleepovers for children to weddings. All of these types of events must be postponed for public health and safety.
All businesses, except for essential businesses. Businesses that can operate using telework should continue to do so. For businesses where individuals cannot work from home, the Governor’s Office has provided guidance on what businesses are essential, building on the federal government’s and California’s definition of "essential critical infrastructure workers." You can clarify status, or request inclusion on the list. Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet.
Governor Inslee has issued several orders, including the Stay Home-Stay Healthy proclamation, prohibiting people from leaving their home or place of residence except to conduct or participate in essential activities, and/or business services. Suspected violations of the governor’s orders regarding essential business functions and social distancing can be reported.
Access to state lands
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, all campsites, roofed accommodations (such as cabins, yurts and vacation houses), group camps and day-use facilities are closed through April 30, 2020. If you have an existing reservation, you will be contacted for a refund. Learn more at the Washington State Parks reservations website.
All state parks (including day uses areas), state recreational fisheries, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recreational lands are closed through April 8.
WDFW has temporarily closed recreational fishing and shellfishing statewide.
Read the full order on the Governor's Medium page.
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