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What will change as King County moves to Phase 2?

Jun 19, 2020, 12:13 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 9:18 am

King County moves to Phase 2 today. What will change? KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo have all the key details. We’re not leaving the term “Modified Phase 1” behind, though.

King County gets approval to move into Phase 2 of reopening

For a list of the new status of every county in Washington state, you can refer here.

Governor Inslee also updated the health and safety guidelines for religious services. Dave is ready to compete with the church organ again, even if he has to wear a mask.

And people are already lining up outside the arena for Trump’s Saturday rally in Oklahoma. Masks will be provided but not required — although a state Supreme Court ruling could change that.

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What will change as King County moves to Phase 2?