Dear AYTC community,  

Governor Jay Inslee issued new statewide restrictions on social gatherings and businesses in response to the surge of COVID-19 across Washington state. Seattle was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in America, and while we have one of the lowest rates of cases of any major city, we are not immune to the virus surging in our communities.  

During the first two weeks of November, Seattle had more than 1,550 residents diagnosed with the virus, which is nearly 20% of Seattle’s total cases. The Seattle case count per 100,000 residents is more than five times higher than what it was at the end of the summer, rising from 40.8 cases per 100,000 residents to over 232 cases per 100,000 residents. Cases severe enough to require hospitalizations are four times higher than at the end of the summer, increasing from 1.3 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents to 6.1. The number of people in Seattle currently in the hospital with COVID-19 has increased quickly over the past week and is the highest since April 2020.   

Every step of the way our local officials, residents, and businesses have understood how dangerous and deadly COVID-19 is to our communities. Governor Inslee and public health officials are rightfully raising alarm bells for surging cases and hospitalizations. 

The below statewide restrictions will last until December 14, 2020. This note is not an exhaustive list of all restrictions. Please visit the state’s website for a full list of restrictions.  

Effective Monday morning, November 16, Amy Yee Tennis Center will be closed to all tennis court rentals and tennis play.  We will be in touch over the next few weeks to let you know if we will reopen on December 15, or if the closure will be extended. All reservations can be refunded, or funds put back on your account for future rentals. Outdoor tennis court rentals are still permitted, and courts can be reserved by calling 206-684-4764.

We are at a crucial point in the pandemic when our actions will shape our ability to return to normal life in the months to come. Everyone who lives, works, and plays in Seattle must mask up, avoid gatherings, especially all indoor social gatherings, and follow all public health guidance. It’s up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our communities, particularly our most vulnerable. 

Thanks for your partnership as we work to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Please don’t hesitate to follow up if you have any questions.  

Sincerely,

Matt Look
Sr. Recreation Specialist
Amy Yee Tennis Center