— from Governor Jay Inslee’s Office —

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updates to the July 24 guidance for restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries as part of Washington’s Safe Start phased reopening plan.

Changes include clarification about which establishments can offer indoor seating, temporary outdoor seating guidance and counter-style seating clarifications. 

Read the full restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries guidance document here

Read the attached memo here

Inslee also released additional guidance related to overnight group summer camps. 

Per the guidance, overnight group summer camps or similar activities must ensure strict adherence to all measures established by the Governor’s guidance, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces, and the Washington State Department of Health Workplace and Employer Resources & Recommendations (DOH). 

Read the full overnight group summer camps guidance here.

Read the attached memo here

Find a full list of current reopening guidance here

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