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The Governor’s Office has released a new "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery," COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Starting on January 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1.
Yakima County is included in the South Central Region along with Kittitas, Benton Franklin, Walla Walla and Columbia Counties. A region's phase will be determined by the Department of Health (DOH) and will be updated weekly. For more information on the DOH metric requirements and the current status of each region, click below.
Roadmap to Recovery Report - January 15, 2021.
Phase 1, for the most part, aligns with restrictions current in place, with a few key exceptions. Indoor fitness and outdoor entertainment, for example, were both previously prohibited, but will now be permitted with restrictions. Read the Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery Plan for more details.
The following business activities must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their region’s Healthy Washington phase:
Professional Services
Personal Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Sports, Recreation and Fitness
Indoor Entertainment Establishments
Outdoor Entertainment Establishments
Additional Industry Requirements
Latest COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses.
Guidance and resources for employers and business owners.
The Washington State Department of health recommends employers use this guidance to screen staff and guests for COVID-19.
Businesses are required to post signage requiring individuals to wear face coverings on the premises.