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Though an official announcement isn’t expected until Friday, Feb. 12, it appears the North Region, which includes Whatcom County, will be headed to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Health Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” plan.

What that means is restaurants and indoor fitness centers would be allowed to open indoors at 25% capacity. In addition, sports competitions could resume with limited spectators, and wedding and funeral ceremonies can increase capacities.