Whatcom County approved to move to coronavirus Safe Start Phase 2

Whatcom County was approved in its request to advance to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan for business reopening during the new coronavirus pandemic, it was announced Friday, June 5.

Phase 2, which takes effect immediately, allows opening of many businesses that have been closed since March 24 and eases limits on social distancing that have been in effect to slow the spread of COVID-19.