Washington is set to reopen fully on June 30, or when the percentage of eligible adults who have initiated vaccination reaches 70%, whichever comes first.
The state is set to fully reopen by the end of the month regardless of whether it hits the governor's goal of 70% of residents getting at least one vaccine dose.
The Washington State Department of Health issues weekly reports about suspensions, disciplinary actions, and other news concerning health care providers in Washington state.
Wednesday, WSDOH announced the license of Ivy Lynn Metcalf to work as a home health care aide in Benton County has been suspended over allegations she sexually assaulted a patient.
It expired in March but was eligible for what WSDOH calls late renewal, had she not been facing these charges.
Metcalf, who had been caring for a woman for about 7 months, arrived at the patient s home on September 10th, 2020. She told the victim she d been diagnosed with a personality disorder and her name was Sarah.
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Washington businesses prepare for a full reopening at the end of June
Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington will fully reopen at the end of June or sooner if at least 70% of the state s residents get vaccinated against COVID-19. Author: Steve Soliz Updated: 7:01 PM PDT June 1, 2021
RENTON, Wash. Businesses across Washington state are set to fully reopen on June 30 after Gov. Jay Inslee set that date as part of his Healthy Washington - Roadmap To Recovery plan.
The reopening date could come sooner if Washington is able to get 70% or more of its residents vaccinated against COVID-19. The most recent data from the Washington State Department of Health shows that only 62.6% of the state’s residents have initiated the vaccine process.