Chinanews.com, April 3rd. According to foreign media reports, on the 2nd local time, Washington State Governor Jay Insley announced that in order to curb the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the state ’s home order will be extended to May 4 .
Washington's "home order" will take effect from the early morning of April 1, local time, during which the public will not go out except for necessary activities.
Insley said the state's prevention and control efforts have been strong so far, "but we have an obligation to make ourselves and loved ones aware that the road ahead of us is very difficult."
It is reported that the home order issued by the state suspends all non-essential industries, and those on the list of required industries, such as grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, etc. can operate normally.
At the same time, public or private gatherings will be banned. Except for the purchase of daily necessities and doctors, 7 million residents will need to stay at home until May 4. Insley also said that depending on the situation, the home order may be further extended.
Reports said public health officials and researchers said social alienation policies appear to be slowing the spread of the virus in the Seattle area. According to the website of the Washington State Department of Health, as of the evening of the 1st local time, more than 6,500 people in Washington State have been diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia and 262 have died.