SEATTLE, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee imposed a ban on public gatherings and events of more than 250 people in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
Inslees proclamation also requires “social distancing” at smaller gatherings in the three counties, which include the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett, home to almost four million people.
The state has at least 24 COVID-19 deaths and more than 260 confirmed cases.
The order applies to sporting events like Seattle Mariners baseball and Seattle Sounders soccer games.