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Health Officer Refuses Recommendation To Drop Mask For Kids

Health Officer Refuses Recommendation To Drop Mask For Kids Yakima s interim health officer has refused a recommendation by the Yakima Board of Health that masks not be worn by children in Yakima County. County Commissioner Amanda McKinney made the recommendation at the meeting this week only to have Dr. Larry Jecha say he wouldn t recommend the change which he says goes against the state mandate that kids continue to mask up. If you have kids the state says everyone 2-years-old and older who aren t vaccinated need to wear a mask and social distance. Masks are still a requirement for everyone in the state in health care settings, schools, correctional facilities, public transportation and homeless shelters. The recommendation vote was 4 to 3 on the issue with McKinney, Yakima Mayor Patricia Byers, Dr. Dave Atteberry, and Commissioner LaDon Linde in favor of the proposal with Commissioner Ron Anderson, Naila Duval and Dr. Sean Cleary voted against the measure.

County Commissioner McKinney Has Tough Questions For Gov Inslee

County Commissioner McKinney Has Tough Questions For Gov. Inslee Yakima County finds itself in Phase Three of COVID restrictions as the Governors two week pause to reassess continues. Governor Inslee, still with the State-Supreme-Emergency-Powers in hand is coming to Yakima today for a first hand look and conversation with health leaders. Somehow the Governors advanced team neglected to alert Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney of the Governor s visit and didn t extend an invitation to meet. So, in what is becoming known as McKinney s direct and no nonsense style, the Commissioner took matters into her own hands and reached out to secure a personal meeting!  She tells the story with a humorous twist and it is included in her interview segment below.

Will County Stay in Phase-3? Governor to Make Announcement

Will County Stay in Phase-3? Governor to Make Announcement Yakima County officials are optimistic about Yakima staying in Phase-3 of the state s reopening plan this week. Governor Jay Inslee is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday on whether or not some counties in the state will have to move back to more restrictive measures because of rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. There s already news out that King County, the largest county in the state will likely be moved back to Phase-2 of the state s reopening plan. If the county is moved back to Phase-2 capacity at gyms, restaurants and retail outlets will go from the current 50% capacity to 25% capacity.

McKinney Nominated for State Board of Health

McKinney Nominated for State Board of Health Yakima and Eastern Washington remains under phase 1 of the state s reopening plan. The Yakima County Commissioners continue to push Governor Jay Inslee to open up Eastern and Central Washington in phase 2. As that work continues Yakima County may soon have a voice on the Washington State Board of Health. The Board of Directors of the Washington State Association of Counties has formally nominated Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney on behalf of Washington State Association of Counties for consideration and appointment to the State Board of Health. Local officials say having a voice on the Washington State Board of Health could help the area open up more because McKinney could explain and possibly help the board understand the unique circumstances facing Eastern and Central Washington State.

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