New Local Health Orders issued by King County

To limit the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Health Officer Jeff Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directed public health actions effective Monday, March 16.

• All events with more than 50 people are prohibited until further notice
• All events with fewer than 50 people are discouraged and prohibited unless organizers observe COVID-19 prevention measure.
• All bars, dance clubs, fitness and health clubs, movie theaters, nightclubs, and other social and recreational establishments until at least March 31.
• All restaurants and food service establishments cannot provide dining room service. They may remain open for drive-through, takeout and delivery.
• All other retail – including banks, grocery stores, hardware stores and pharmacies – should and may remain open, provided they observe COVID-19 prevention measures.

Under the order, events include: community, civic, public, leisure, or sporting events; parades; concerts; festivals; conventions; fundraisers; and similar activities.

For more information on these new restrictions click here.