'If we're going to stop this [coronavirus] epidemic, or seriously slow it down, we need to look at what's coming in Washington state, not just what is here today,' Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday. More from knkxfm ⤵️
measures could be announced this week and, in the meantime, imposed new restrictions on nursing homes.
Under the new orders, long-term care facilities must restrict visitors to one a day per resident. Only adults, no children, can visit and the visits must take place in the resident's room. The restrictions do not apply in end-of-life situations. "We are doing this to protect our patients, obviously, their families and people who care for them," Inslee said.
While emphasizing that employer-based benefits are the first line of defense, including the state's mandatory, Inslee said the state can act as a"backstop" for workers who don't have access to paid leave programs through their employer.
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