Inslee says state is not looking at bringing back masks
King County officials are actively discussing reinstating a mask mandate, but the governor’s office says the state is not looking at additional restrictions.
Fourteen Washington state counties are currently considered high risk for COVID, and local hospitals report they’re running out of room. Health care professionals blame the lack of beds not just on the pandemic, but an unprecedented staffing crisis. Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association asked the state for money to increase emergency staffing. KIRO 7′s Lauren Donovan asked Gov. Inslee if he plans to foot the bill.
“Well, I don’t have immediate dollars in my pocket. This takes appropriation by the state legislators,” said Inslee. “I would be very open to additional investments in our health care system.”
Inslee says his administration has already invested $80 million last year to help in that regard.
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