DOH sets standardized list of approved activities in modified phase 1 counties

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday announced a standardized set of activities allowed for counties in modified phase one of Gov. Jay Inslee’s ‘Safe Start’ plan.

Benton, Franklin, Chelan, Douglas and Yakima counties have previously had different approved activities in their modified phase on plans so the state worked to create consistency among the counties.

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On Thursday, the following new activities will be permitted in Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties:

• Outdoor group fitness classes with five or fewer people
• Indoor religious services at 25% capacity or 50 people (whichever is less)
• Social gatherings with five or fewer people outside the household per week
• Professional services at 25% capacity

On Friday, the following new activities will be permitted in Chelan and Douglas Counties:

• Limited activities in regulated pools
• Indoor religious services at 25% capacity or 50 people (whichever is less)
• Curbside library services
• Drive-in movies

The DOH said Chelan and Douglas counties will have their in-store retail occupancy reduced from 50% to 30% as is consistent with modified phase 1 and phase 2 guidance.

Click here for a list of counties and their current phase.

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