More than 12,280 people in Washington state have tested positive for the virus and at least 682 have died. The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most patients, and the vast majority recover. But it is highly contagious and can be spread by those who appear healthy and can cause severe illness and death in some patients, particularly the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox said he believes the virus is serious, but warned public patience is hitting a tipping point if some lifting of restrictions don’t occur soon. He said Wednesday there are inconsistencies with what businesses are considered essential and non-essential, noting that while public construction is allowed, private construction still is not. Inslee has said private construction may start up again soon, but hasn’t given a timeline, saying that he hopes to have additional modeling Thursday to inform his decision.
“I’m not arguing that we should be less safe. I’m arguing the fact that he’s losing legitimacy is making us less safe,” Wilcox said of Inslee. “And this is from someone who has gone a long way to support him.”
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