WA State Resources
- For the latest information and resources, see the new state website: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/
- All COVID-19 proclamations announced by Governor Jay Inslee: https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-extends-23-proclamations-relating-covid-19-1
August 4, 2020: A new report from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) helps illustrate which types of businesses and facilities experience the most COVID-19 outbreak activity. These data are aggregated from all counties that report data to DOH, and the report contains both healthcare and non-healthcare related data.
Inslee extends two proclamations related to COVID-19. Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the extension of two proclamations in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the Legislature in a July 30 letter. Both proclamations are extended to September 1, 2020.
Garnishments - 20-49.7 – Protects CARES Act stimulus payments, as well as state and federal unemployment payments, from bank account garnishments for consumer debt.
Temporary Licensing - Dental and Pharmacy Graduates - 20-59.3 – Extends the previous waiver/suspension of legal requirements that allows recent dental, dental hygiene and pharmacy graduates to obtain their temporary licenses and begin working if certain conditions are met. It has been amended from the July 31 extension to include denturists to the list of professional graduates who may obtain their temporary licenses.
Safe Start plans and guidance for reopening
On May 29, Gov. Jay Inslee released an updated, county-by-county based “Safe Start” reopening plan for resuming recreational, social and business activities.
Businesses are not authorized to open until they are able to meet all safety criteria. As counties and industries reopen under the “Safe Start” plan, business and worker guidance will be posted to the Governor’s website.
- Reopening Guidance for Business and Workers
- Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Workplace and Employer Resources & Recommendations
- County-by-County Safe Start Progress, Variance Applications
- Ask questions about the Safe Start plan
- Submit an anonymous report of Safe Start violators
- Read our Frequently Asked Questions
Seven Safe Start county applications returned amidst pause on reopening
July 21, 2020, Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced that he is returning all COVID-19 Safe Start applications from counties whose applications were put on pause or pending review before Gov. Jay Inslee implemented a statewide pause on reopening plans. The pause is expected to last until at least July 28, meaning at least four weeks will have passed since the applications were submitted, and information in the applications will be outdated.
The following county applications have been returned: Clark, Cowlitz, Jefferson, Kitsap, Klickitat, San Juan and Walla Walla. Information about all counties is available on the state’s Safe Start county status page.
Message from the Surgeon General
Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., reminds everyone to do their part to stay healthy by following a few simple instructions that will in turn, help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=x2ZVv8c0uwg
Governor Jay Inslee
- Inslee announces restart of all medical services in Washington: PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR AMENDING AND EXTENDING PROCLAMATIONS 20-05 AND 20-24 20-24.1 Reducing Restrictions on, and Safe Expansion of,Non-Urgent Medical and Dental Procedures
- Inslee extends ’Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4: Proclamation by the Governor Amending Proclamation 20-05 20-40 Amendments to State Building Code
- "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Emergency Order: Proclamation by the Governor Amending Proclamation 20-05; 20-25; STAY HOME--STAY HEALTHY
- April 21, 2020 Plan for Recovery: Safe Return to Public Life in Washington State (PDF)
- April 24, 2020 Restarting Low-Risk Construction: Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
- Safe Start Washington: A Phased Approach to Recovery (PDF)
- On page 4 of "Safe Start Washington: A Phased Approach to Recovery," there is a business checklist (PDF), which is a great starting point for businesses as they prepare for a Safe Start.