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Stay Home—Stay Healthy

Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide order (Stay Home—Stay Healthy) on March 23. This proclamation states that:

• Every Washington resident is required to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity.
• All gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational purposes are banned.
• All businesses except essential businesses should be closed. Businesses that can operate with telework or work from home can continue. Essential businesses include grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, healthcare, utilities, transportation, child care etc.

The new rule will last through April 6. Non-essential businesses won't be able to reopen until at least April 8.

What is allowed:

• Grocery shopping and ordering take-out food from restaurants (food deliveries are also permitted)
• Attending medical appointments and going to pharmacies
• Taking a walk, running, biking and gardening. When you do outdoor activities, you must stay six feet apart from others.
• Going to gas stations, food banks, convenience stores, banks and laundromats
• Continuing to work if you're a part of any "essential businesses"

What isn't allowed:

• Participating in any in-person leisure, hobby or social clubs
• Attending or playing in sports games and practices
• Going to weddings or funerals
• Attending religious services
• Visiting museums, theaters, art galleries or fundraisers
• Going to concerts, festivals or parades
• Working out at a gym or fitness center
• Going to nail salons, barbers or tattoo parlors
• Going out to bars or eating at restaurants (both activities already banned)