See theDepartment of Healths Testing FAQor call theWA State COVID-19 Information Hotline. Get email alerts based on your topic preferences like news releases, job openings, emergency updates and more! 05/26/2020 - 06/18/2020 - 11/10/2020 - 07/31/2020 - 03/18/2021 - COVID-19: LCB Penalties 04/13/2020 - 08/04/2020 - Inslee statement on federal coronavirus relief and omnibus package 07/20/2021 - COVID-19: Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources Division Annual Leave and Pay Procedures COVID-19: Post-Retirement Employment 05/29/2020 - Department of Social & Health Services Facilities 04/30/2020 - 07/31/2020 - 03/11/2020 - 09/02/2020 - Jay Inslee and Trudi Inslee on holidays, omicron variant and boosters COVID-19: Telemedicine 06/24/2021 - 03/16/2020 - COVID-19: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services Inslee extends high-risk employee proclamation COVID-19: DOC Community Custody Violations 04/15/2021 - If the second test is negative, but concerns exist for COVID-19, you may retest 24-48 hours after the second antigen test, for a total of at least 3 tests. 01/12/2021 - Previous situation reports in partnership with the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) can be found on IDM's COVID-19 Reports page. 06/19/2020 - Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommends Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster shot after six months 10/02/2020 - If an investigator doesn't provide a hospital admission date, we will use the earliest hospital admission date from RHINO. We want to assure you that our leadership is continuing to monitor any new developments about the spread of the coronavirus. 03/31/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Health Health Care Workers 05/13/2020 - 05/29/2020 - The definition of "close contact" used in Washington is the same as the CDC definition. Test for COVID-19. 04/23/2020 - 09/02/2020 - 03/26/2020 - Inslee issues guidance for the agricultural industry Data shown as of previous day at 11:59 pm PT. COVID-19: Implementacin del Reinicio de la Construccin Fase 1 09/24/2021 - 08/18/2021 - COVID-19: Evictions and Related Housing Practices 12/30/2020 - 08/26/2020 - Inslee issues guidance for higher education and workforce training in Phases 1 and 2 If you develop symptoms, immediately isolate and get tested. 07/12/2021 - COVID-19: Department of Social & Health Services NAR Waiver 04/06/2020 - Do. Likely to be used when: Not as confident the individual will comply with a Voluntary Request for Voluntary Isolation or Quarantine; when the Local Health Officer believes the formality of the order with police enforcement and fine will better ensure compliance, or there is no time or ability to secure a Court Order (i.e., person ready to leave jurisdiction, need to impose quarantine on a weekend or at night and no prearrangements were made to locate a judge in an emergency). Under the emergency proclamation, international travelers coming to Washington state must comply with requirements ordered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). COVID-19: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services 12/08/2020 - 05/15/2020 - COVID-19: Community Associations Meetings and Late Fees COVID-19: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services The trend in hospitalization rate refers to the trend in the 7-day rate of new COVID-19 hospitalizations per 100,000 population. The last part of the form calls for an attachment. Inslee issues COVID-19 emergency proclamation Inslee issues additional guidance for pet grooming operations in Phase 2 ICYMI: Inslee letter requesting border opening between the United States and Canada 06/09/2020 - Isolation and quarantine are key strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 05/22/2020 - Inslee issues guidance for restarting essential workforce development programs 07/02/2020 - Inslee announces update to spectator event guidance Inslee issues proclamation establishing safety guidelines for behavioral health facilities Masks that are loose, with gaps around your face or nose, are not as helpful in protecting you or others. See What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 for guidance about using antigen testing to determine when to leave isolation and remove your mask. 08/05/2020 - 05/19/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Transportation Annual Updates to Transportation Improvement Plans Inslee extends COVID-19 proclamation aimed at protecting domestic violence victims If you have concerns about how long you have been testing positive, contact your health provider. COVID-19: Cierre Pblicas y Privadas Universidades COVID-19: Department of Social & Health Services - Family Emergency Assistance Program COVID-19: Tenancy Preservation A Bridge to E2SSB 5160 COVID-19: Department of Health Health Care Workers 10/02/2020 - 04/08/2020 - 10/02/2020 - 05/11/2020 - 01/25/2021 - COVID-19: Department of Licensing License and Permit Renewal Extension 05/18/2020 - 05/28/2021 - COVID-19: Departamento de Concesin de Licencias Suspensin de la Licencia de Conducir COVID-19: Department of Health Health Care Facilities and Hand Sanitizer Inslee emite directrices adicionales en la orden "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" y la orden para que los trabajadores jubilados se reincorporen a trabajos esenciales. 06/11/2020 - 11/10/2020 - 04/17/2020 - COVID-19: Employment Security Department Shared Work Requirements 05/29/2020 - Inslee updates K-12 education proclamation Inslee updates travel restriction proclamation Vaccine Mandate Frequently Asked Questions Isolation is for those who have tested positive for COVID-19, or who have symptoms of COVID-19, or who are awaiting test results. 11/19/2020 - COVID-19 Care Connect Washington- Resource for those who test positive for COVID-19 07/29/2020 - COVID-19: Public Records Act Contact Tracing -- Personal Information COVID-19: UTC - Asistencia al Contribuyente More FAQ pages. COVID-19: Freezing Hiring, Personal Services Contracts, and Equipment Purchases 04/10/2020 - 03/10/2020 - Inslee issues guidance for partially resuming the dine-in restaurant and tavern industry in Phase 2 COVID-19: Long Term Care - Workers, Facilities, and Resources Inslee updates higher education proclamation 05/05/2020 - State Auditors Office Financial Reporting If you have access to an antigen test, you can further decrease your risk of infecting others by taking a test when you plan to leave isolation, no sooner than day 6 (). 01/07/2021 - A well-fitting mask covers your nose and chin, without gaps around the face. COVID-19: Division of Child, Youth, and Families Child Care and Background Checks Inslee rescinds three proclamations related to the COVID-19 pandemic Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of recovery plan, return to spectator events and Phase 1B, Tier 2 vaccine eligibility COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit 1 Week Waiting Period Waiver 04/29/2020 - Inslee announces infusion of federal testing supplies to support COVID-19 response 12/16/2020 - 08/21/2020 - 03/16/2020 - 08/04/2021 - 06/29/2021 - COVID-19: Statewide Orders Relating to Long-Term Care The advisory defines essential travel as travel for work and study, critical infrastructure support, economic services and supply chains, health, immediate medical care, and safety and security.. Inslee extends 'Stay Home, Stay Healthy' through May 4 DOH: Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 For general questions about COVID-19 in Washington State call the Washington State COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127. Inslee announces "Healthy WashingtonRoadmap to Recovery" 01/14/2021 - COVID-19: Division of Child, Youth, and Families Child Care and Background Checks COVID-19: Stay Safe - Stay Healthy" COVID-19: Statewide Proclamations Relating to Long-Term Care 11/13/2020 - Inslee statement on high vaccine rates among state workforce The following reports have been discontinued. If you are unable to afford legal counsel, then counsel will be appointed for you at government expense and you should request the appointment of counsel at this time. The trend in case rate refers to the trend in 14-day rate of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population. Inslee statement on Trump encouraging illegal and dangerous acts Use the following forms: If the involuntary quarantine is based solely on the Local Health Officer Order for Involuntary Isolation or Quarantine, no lawsuit has yet been filed, so the Local Health Jurisdiction will need to file a lawsuit using the summons and petition for order authorizing continued involuntary detention for quarantine or isolation. Inslee rescinds directive to state agencies to freeze hiring, personal service contracts and equipment purchases COVID-19: Telemedicine If these criteria apply your last FULL day of isolation is: Your isolation ENDS on: You should wear a high quality and well-fitting mask when around other people for 5 more days (until ) and avoid activities where you cannot wear a mask. 09/03/2021 - COVID-19: Behavioral Health Association, Childrens Long-Term Inpatient Program and Residential Treatment Facilities Operations and Visitation 10/27/2020 - 09/02/2020 - 04/03/2020 - COVID-19: Employment Security Department - Shared Work Requirements COVID-19: Department of Licensing Driver License Suspension 07/02/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Revenue - Relief from Penalties, Fees, Interest, Due Dates 07/31/2020 - Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic Can I travel? 12/08/2020 - Avoid spending time in the same room with that person until 10 days after their symptoms started. 03/24/2020 - COVID-19: Actualizacion de Orden "Quedate en Casa Mantente Sano" Hasta el 4 de Mayo de 2020 07/31/2020 - COVID-19: Unemployment Benefits Job Search Requirements 05/11/2020 - Please see What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 (PDF) for additional information. COVID-19: School Closure Extension If you tested positive for COVID-19 and havesymptoms,isolate forat least 5 days* after your symptoms first appeared. COVID-19: Extended eligibility for foster care services Inslee extends security measures for 2021 legislative session 11/10/2020 - 07/31/2020 - 08/26/2020 - Support is also available throughCare Connect Washington. People with weakened immune systems may be more likely to get very sick from COVID19. COVID-19: Inslee issues proclamation addressing COVID-19 related cost increases WPPSS . 12/08/2020 - 03/03/2021 - Large Event COVID-19 Vaccine Verification COVID-19: Nursing Home Transfer or Discharge for COVID-19 Cohorting Purposes Inslee issues new orders to reduce prison populations during the COVID-19 outbreak COVID-19: Building Code Implementation Dates Weve moved all our COVID-19 information to the new state website. 10/02/2020 - Proclamation 20-83: COVID-19 Prohibitions on Travel from Countries with 501Y.V Variant Circulation. 04/19/2020 - 04/15/2020 - Inslee announces guidance for long-term care facilities 12/30/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Licensing CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit Job Search Requirement Inslee issues guidance to clarify limits on elective surgeries 06/18/2020 - 03/17/2021 - COVID-19: Prohibiting Visitors at LTCs 03/15/2021 - Say your preferred language when connected. 12/08/2020 - COVID-19: Truck Driver Hours 05/11/2020 - The term isolation is not used in this request, as isolation is used when a person already has symptoms. 05/22/2020 - not mutually exclusive). COVID-19: Community Associations Meetings and Late Fees If you develop symptoms after testing positive, your isolation period should start over from when your symptoms began. Inslee issues guidance for card rooms in Phase 2 05/05/2020 - H20-068 details temporary rate changes for Home Care Agencies, training class time and the Family Caregiver Support . Proclamation 20-25 et seq. COVID-19: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act 05/29/2020 - 10/02/2020 - 11/19/2020 - 05/03/2021 - COVID-19: Behavioral Health Association, Childrens Long-Term Inpatient Program and Residential Treatment Facilities Operations and Visitation COVID-19: DSHS Waivers Submitted by Washington State Governor. 12/08/2020 - OLYMPIA, Wash. Gov. COVID-19: High-Risk Employees Workers Rights This change resulted in minor changes to existing trends and a one-time, artificial increase in the rates reported across all age groups.