BELLINGHAM, Wash. –Governor Jay Inslee has ordered the closure of all schools in Washington state.
He says schools must close at least until April 24, 2020.
Inslee previously ordered the closure of schools in the greater Seattle area amid coronavirus concerns, but as the virus continues to spread in the state, the order has been expanded.
Schools in Whatcom county will close on Monday, March 16, except for those in the Ferndale school district, which will stay open for parents who wish to send their kids.
The Ferndale School District will officially close on Tuesday.