“We’re at the point where If we cannot change the current trajectory of disease by changing our behavior, we will have to take actions that will hurt our economy and no one wants to do that again,”--WA State Chief Health Officer.
there's language on the business "snitch" page of WA state's Coronavirus website that seems to encourage people to report individuals or private groups.
Inslee has announced a pause for two weeks for all counties. Benton Franklin County supposedly going to be in some sort of Phase 1.5, but details still sketchy.
For those who wondered, the BFHD cannot legally force a business to deny service to a non-mask wearing consumer. Some say this is a pre-emptive move, designed to avoid a 'legal' edict from the state, like the one in Yakima County.
We have not heard back on a few calls to local law enforcement on this. But the state's official Coronavirus website says to "do nothing" if you see somebody not wearing a mask.
Yakima County Residents are directed to wear face coverings in public settings. Starting June 3rd, 2020, everyone in Yakima County is strongly recommended to wear a face-covering while at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.
With all the conflicting data over the effectiveness of masks, the Washington State Department of Health appears to be trying to get parents to influence children.