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Inslee Signs New COVID-19 Order for Phased Re-Opening for Washington

Inslee Signs New COVID-19 Order for Phased Re-Opening for Washington

On May 4th 2020, Governor Inslee released a four-phased approach to safely reopening Washington’s economy while reducing risk to vulnerable populations and preserving healthcare system capacity.

Inslee Signs New COVID-19 Order for Phased Re-Opening of Washington’s Economy

Titled “Safe Start Washington,” the plan involves assessing COVID-19 activity in the state, healthcare system readiness, testing capacity and availability, case and contact investigations, and ability to protect vulnerable populations. 

Read the full Safe Start Washington recovery plan

Read the Governor’s full proclamation here

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