(CNN) Washington state on Sunday announced new coronavirus restrictions, months after suffering the country's first major outbreaks . "The time has come to reinstate some of the restrictions on activities statewide to preserve our well-being and to save lives," he said. The new restrictions are a reflection of the drastic rise in cases seen not only in Washington state but across the country. In introducing the new measures, Inslee cited the coming winter months, when gatherings will move indoors, raising the risk of spreading the virus. The state saw a resurgence of Covid-19 over the summer , leading the governor to reinstate certain restrictions.

Source: CNN November 15, 2020 20:48 UTC