Washington gov weighing "mandatory measures" to fight coronavirus
Washington — Washington Governor Jay Inslee said his state, which has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the U.S., is examining whether "mandatory measures" are required to combat the spread of the deadly virus.
"We are contemplating some next steps, particularly to protect our vulnerable populations and our nursing homes and the like," Inslee, a Democrat, said Sunday on "Face the Nation." "We are looking to determine whether mandatory measures are required."
There have been more than 107,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide, including 460 in the U.S., where people in 32 states and the District of Columbia have tested positive for the virus.
Twenty people have died in the U.S., including 17 in Washington state alone.
Inslee said his state has enacted measures designed to limit the number of people exposed, including by encouraging teleworking and canceling or postponing events with a large number of attendees, such as Emerald City Comic Con.
But Inslee said Washington state officials are considering "stronger measures."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/washington-gov-weighing-mandatory-measures-to-fight-coronavirus/ar-BB10Uwrs?li=BBnb7Kz
There's a video of a pretty good interview Inslee gives on "Face the Nation" at the link. Unfortunately it's in a format that can't be embedded here.
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