New Washington COVID Rules Could Kill More Businesses Than Save Lives | Opinion

Amid a "third wave" of confirmed COVID-19 cases, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a series of mandates that have dramatically slowed the state's economy. The new rules treat the virus as if the 98.2 percent statewide survival rate is actually the death rate. These mandates could very well kill more businesses than they might save lives. It's why so many businesses are struggling to understand this new lockdown. Restaurants and bars are again closed for in-person service, forced to make due with only takeout or outdoor seating. Gyms, indoor movie theaters and bowling alleys must shutter, too.-- More...