Health officer orders new COVID rules

OTHELLO – A Central Washington health officer has issued an “order” for coronavirus restrictions at scholastic sporting events in Adams County.

Grant-Adams County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny issued his so-called order Jan. 10, recommending updated COVID-19 rules for scholastic sports. He listed six points of guidance for school athletic and extracurricular events.

Failure to comply will “result in the inability for those school districts to host spectators at their athletic and extracurricular events,” he wrote.

While Brzenzy issued the “order,” state law gives jurisdiction over such...