NOW: @GovInslee is holding a press conference to provide update on response to #coronavirus in WA. Starts by saying goal now is stop or slow the spread - “were all in this together” Inslee says. heads of @WADeptHealth & @waOSPI also in attendance listen live at @KIRORadio #973FM
@GovInslee says it appears this is more severe in those w/underlying health conditions & urges them to be careful who they allow themselves to be near. #coronavirus
@GovInslee says @WA_OFM net with legislative chairs of fiscal committees & all agree they will ask for an additional $100 million in this years budget to respond to #coronavirus , also getting medical equipment from the reds @KIRORadio
@GovInslee recommends people try to avoid large crowds - not ordering such gatherings canceled at this point - but he says people in Washington need to prepare for that possibility @KIRORadio #coronavirus
@WADeptHealth secretary says people going to work sick NEEDS to stop today. Everyone must be vigilant about hand washing, etc. Families need to prepare just like they would for earthquake or other emergency, be sure you have food, meds etc. #coronavirus @KIRORadio
@GovInslee is asked what he’s doing different says he is not shaking hands anymore b/c it’s good hygiene & best practice, same as staying home when sick which he did on Wednesday b/c he had a cough. Inslee says staying home when sick is patriotic act @KIRORadio #coronavirus
@waOSPI : individual district superintendents closing schools have that right, wide orders come from local health officials @chrisreykdal says he not his call & it’s a big call b/c no guarantee kids out of school aren’t just gathering elsewhere together @KIRORadio #coronavirus
@WaHealthSec says they expect to start providing daily updates on the number of #coronavirus cases tomorrow at 11am. @GovInslee says get info from trusted source like health agencies, state & urges all not to spread anything that’s not fact. @KIRORadio #973FM
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