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Ex. MET-SEA-009Executive statement on actions to slow COVID-19 spread (announcing the Local Health Officer's Mar. 11, 2020 order)Executive Constantine statement on actions to slow COVID-19 spreadKing County Executive Dow ConstantineKing County, WashingtonCountyMar. 11, 2020Gathering capEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-052Health Officer's Order No. 20-059: Order of the Health Officer on Events during Declaration of Public Health EmergencyHealth Officer's Order No. 20-059Christopher Spitters, MD, MPH, Health Officer, Snohomish Health DistrictSnohomish County, Washington (Snohomish Health District)CountyMar. 11, 20202020 Q2Gathering capEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-003Proclamation 20-07Amending Proclamations 20-05 and 20-06: prohibition on gatherings of 250 or more in King, Pierce and Snohomish CountiesGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 11, 2020Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-007Proclamation 20-11Statewide Limits on Gatherings (250 or more)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 13, 2020Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-008Local Health Officer Order (gatherings of 50 or more; closure of bars, clubs, gyms, theaters; dining rooms closed)Local Health Officer OrderDr. Jeff Duchin, Local Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King CountyKing County, WashingtonCountyMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-009Proclamation 20-13Statewide Limits: Food and Beverage Services, Areas of CongregationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 16, 2020Business closureAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WA-010Proclamation 20-14Reduction of Statewide Limits on Gatherings (50 or more prohibited; smaller gatherings conditioned)Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 16, 2020Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-021Metro announcement: fare collection discontinued and rear-door boarding required from Mar. 21, 2020; service reductions from Mar. 23, 2020King County Metro to discontinue fare collections, direct riders to board buses at rear doors, beginning March 21King County Metro (King County Executive Dow Constantine)King County, Washington (King County Metro Transit; also reports Sound Transit and Seattle Streetcar)CountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-019WSDOT news release, Mar. 20, 2020: resumption of Anacortes-Sidney, B.C. international ferry service pushed back from Mar. 29 to at least Apr. 26, 2020 'as a result of the recent closure of the Canadian border'Start of state ferry service to Canada suspended until April 26 due to COVID-19 situationWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (Anacortes - Friday Harbor - Sidney, British Columbia route)StateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-020WSDOT news release, Mar. 23, 2020: all state ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through at least Apr. 25, 2020; spring service additions cancelled; San Juan Islands vehicle reservations Mar. 29-Apr. 25 cancelled; ridership down 40 percentState ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through April 25 due to lower demandWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (all WSF routes)StateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-021WSDOT news release, Mar. 26, 2020: central Puget Sound routes to a reduced service plan from Mar. 29 through at least Apr. 25, 2020; Seattle/Bainbridge and Seattle/Bremerton sailings cut about half; Triangle route to two boats (about one-third fewer sailings); final round trips suspended; ridership down about 60 percent, walk-ons down more than 80 percentState ferries to reduce service in central Puget Sound beginning Sunday, March 29Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Secretary of Transportation Roger MillarWashington (central Puget Sound routes: Seattle/Bainbridge, Seattle/Bremerton, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth, Mukilteo/Clinton, Edmonds/Kingston)StateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-046Emergency rule cancelling the April 4-5 youth turkey hunt and closing six spring bear game management units (announced by news release 'Spring youth turkey hunt canceled, bear season to remain closed for now')Spring youth turkey hunt canceled, bear season to remain closed for nowWDFW, by emergency ruleWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (State agency)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Business closureEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-045TriMet COVID-19 service alert (captured Apr. 3, 2020): buses limited to 10-15 riders at a time to promote social distancing; reduced service from Apr. 5, 2020 line by line (MAX to 15 minutes, weekends on Sunday service; many bus lines to Saturday schedules or cut 50-60 percent; 272-PDX Night Bus suspended); 'Transit should only be used if necessary to access food, medicine and essential employment'COVID-19 Update - Reduced Service (Buses will be limited to 10-15 riders at a time in order to promote social distancing)Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)Oregon (Portland metropolitan area: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties)Sector regulatorApr. 2, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-045Emergency rules extending the closure of all recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting and postponing the spring bear and turkey seasons, the lowland-lakes trout opener and the halibut openers (announced by news release 'Fishing, shellfish harvesting, and some hunting postponed')Fishing, shellfish harvesting, and some hunting postponedWDFW, by emergency ruleWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (State agency)StateApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-011Executive Order 2020-04: COVID-19 Extension of Closures and Relief MeasuresExecutive Order 2020-04, COVID-19 Civil Emergency, Extension of City Closures and Relief MeasuresMayor Jenny A. DurkanCity of Seattle, WashingtonCityApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Business closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-079Port of Seattle COVID-19 Response Update (Apr. 10, 2020)Port of Seattle COVID-19 Response Update, April 10, 2020Port of SeattlePort of Seattle (a port district of King County, Washington, under Title 53 RCW), seaport and airportStateApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-022WSDOT news release, Apr. 10, 2020: winter sailing schedules extended through at least June 20, 2020; spring additions and Sidney, B.C. service not to occur; San Juan Islands reservations Apr. 26-June 20 cancelled; summer reservation release cancelled; ridership down about 75 percent, walk-ons down more than 90 percentState ferries extends winter sailing schedules through June 20 due to lower demandWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (all WSF routes)StateApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-043OmniRide update, Apr. 20, 2020: from Apr. 27, 2020 Express commuter service further reduced to four routes (ridership down 90 percent); fares free on Local and Metro Express; no cash on Express; Transit Center lobby closed; operators limiting passengers to 10 at a time when possible; local riders permitted one loop only; seats nearest the operator blockedUPDATE: OmniRide Express Service Reduction, As Of 4/27Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), OmniRideVirginia (PRTC service area; commuter routes to Washington, the Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard)Sector regulatorApr. 20, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitTravel and quarantineCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-082Port of Seattle COVID-19 Response Update (May 1, 2020)Port of Seattle COVID-19 Response Update, May 1, 2020Port of SeattlePort of Seattle (port district), seaport, marinas and airportStateMay 1, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-013Executive Order 2020-05: COVID-19 Civil Emergency, Further Extension of City Closures and Relief MeasuresExecutive Order 2020-05Mayor Jenny A. DurkanCity of Seattle, WashingtonCityMay 2, 20202020 Q2Business closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WA-031Washington Proclamation 20-25.3 (May 4, 2020)Adjusting and Extending Stay Home - Stay Healthy to May 31, 2020; Safe Start Washington: Phase I - Re-Opening WashingtonGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMay 4, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only)State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use onlyWDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNRWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Parks and DNR (State agencies)StateApr. 27, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-017DOSH Directive 1.70 (Updated May 15, 2020)General Coronavirus Prevention Under Stay Home - Stay Healthy OrderWashington State Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and HealthWashingtonStateMay 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-047Port of Seattle face-covering policy for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (announced May 10, 2020; effective May 18, 2020)Port updates cloth face coverings policy for workers, visitors and passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International AirportPort of Seattle (Executive Director Steve Metruck; Port Commission)Port of Seattle (Washington municipal corporation; operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport)CountyMay 10, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-056Emergency rule WSR 20-11-024, new WAC 246-358-002 (COVID-19 requirements for licensed temporary worker housing)Emergency Rules, Department of Health, Chapter 246-358 WAC, Temporary Worker Housing (WSR 20-11-024)Washington State Department of HealthWashington State Department of Health (State agency), jointly with the Department of Labor and IndustriesSector regulatorMay 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read