Here's what to know about Washington's new COVID-19 guidelines
State and local governments across the United States are easing pandemic restrictions as health officials and the American public begin to accept that COVID-19 will become a part of daily life for the foreseeable future.
Washington’s indoor mask mandate — which was initially implemented in 2020, then nixed in early 2021, only to be reinstated weeks later — is set to lift in most places on March 21. At a news conference last week, Gov. Jay Inslee said that date was chosen based on current hospital admission projections.
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Additionally, Inslee said the state will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend large events — those with 500 or more attendees — after March 1.
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Despite this, public leaders are hesitant to completely ditch pandemic restrictions. Masks will still be required in some indoor places statewide, and King County — the state’s largest county — says it has no current plans to lift its indoor mask order. Inslee also said private businesses can continue to enforce mask wearing and vaccine verification for employees and customers, if they choose.
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