Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus.
Starting March 11,2020, events that take place in Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state. This order applies to gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational activities.These include but are not limited to:
- Community
- Civic
- Public
- Leisure
- Faith-based
- Sporting events
- Parades
- Concerts
- Festivals
- Conventions
- Fundraisers
- Similar activities
Visit Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at tpchd.org/coronavirus for information