Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee addressed state Thursday (Nov. 12), urged safe holiday plans
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee and Trudi Inslee addressed the public 5:30 p.m. Thursday, with “an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state,” according to a press release.
The address came two days after state and local health officials warned that a surge in COVID-19 cases has accelerated statewide and urged Washingtonians to recommit to preventive measures to avoid overwhelming hospitals and prompting further state actions.
Gov. Inslee did not announce any new restrictions. He told the public that “such measures are actively under consideration,” according to the email, and he expects to announce decisions early next week, possibly as soon as Monday, on steps to be taken.
Staff with Inslee’s office have reached out to “stakeholders in various sectors and industries” for “input on proposals to restrict activities,” the email reads.
The governor also weighed in on Thanksgiving, saying people should change plans for those and other gatherings, along with holiday travel, to curb the ongoing surge.
The Inslees did not take questions from reporters after the address, which was live-streamed via TVW.
This story was originally published November 12, 2020 at 11:21 AM with the headline "Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee addressed state Thursday (Nov. 12), urged safe holiday plans."
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