The Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced the state of Washington will close all restaurants and bars after the CDC advised cancelling all events of 50 people or more.
“Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.” Inslee said in a press release.
According to the press release grocery stores and pharmacies will not be a part of this ban.
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