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Inslee announces new restrictions after rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

New rules will prohibit indoor dining at restaurants and bars; severely limit small-group gatherings and shutter theaters, zoos and museums

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee (right) speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Washingtonians' mental health, during a press conference held Thursday, Sept. 17. (Screenshot by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Washingtonians will be under a new set of COVID-19 restrictions beginning this week.

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the four-week, statewide restrictions — which will shutter indoor service at restaurants and bars and limit outdoor table service — in response to rapidly rising numbers of COVID-19 throughout the state and the nation. 

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