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Can Refusal of COVID Policies Land You in Jail? Here’s What We Know
There's been a lot of discussion about the legalities of the Stay at Home orders, quarantine, and now the Contact Trace program. Many are hearing the state can "throw you in jail" for failure to comply. Here's what we know.
Based upon laws-statutes enacted in 2003, a person who refuses quarantine can end up in jail...
“Traveling COVID Test Trailer” Shows Up in Tri-Cities
Lynx Healthcare is a group who "links" healthcare centers together to create more treatment and healthcare opportunities, as opposed to "single" clinic offerings.
Inslee “Introduces” Contact Tracings, Says “Excited” About It
Part of Inslee's response to table service restaurant patrons having to provide email and phone as part of his Contact Tracing program: ."have a good linguini and make sure nobody dies. that oughta be a good night's dinner."
Phase 2 Requires Restaurants to Collect Personal Data of Customers!
personal information? contact tracing? Probably some serious legal challenges coming here.
Latest COVID-19 Data — Supports Faster Re-Open?
In Benton-Franklin County, two sources account for nearly half of confirmed cases. KING-5 Seattle report says we've been on significant downslide since peak in end of March.
Inslee Press Conference — Little New Information May 8
The only substantial news are that five smaller counties have been approved for accelerated re opening, including Lincoln County, and the adding of curbside retail sales, landscaping and car washes to open list.
More Tri-City COVID Violation Reports — Hanford?!?
One person not that long ago reported on a bar/business because they saw a lot of cars in the parking lot.
Gov. Inslee Press Conference Friday — Contact Trace-Test Update
From the office of the Governor, an update coming later Friday, (today) May 8.
"Gov. Jay Inslee will address media today via streaming video and telephone to talk about the state's phased approach to re-opening the economy and provide an update on contact tracing...
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Gov. Brown — Cancel All Large Crowd Events Through September
The Oregon State Fair has already cancelled for 2020, and huge Oregon Ducks game vs. Ohio State in Eugene is in jeopardy.
Inslee Claims Lawsuit Over Constitutional Rights Violations is “Heartless”
A group of citizens along with a number of Republican legislators have filed a lawsuit over Constitutional rights violations from Stay At Home and business shutdowns.