Inslee announces new COVID-19 restrictions at Washington colleges in response to outbreaks

Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a host of new restrictions, including limits on indoor gatherings for students, at institutions of higher education that are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The announcement comes as outbreaks of the novel coronavirus have continued around college campuses, including at the University of Washington’s Greek Row.

At a news conference, Inslee said there have been 35 outbreaks at Washington’s universities and colleges, with more than 800 cases tied to social gatherings or student living spaces.