Washington, Colorado, Nevada and Oregon announce coordination on telehealth COVID-19: OIC COVID-19: Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources Division Annual Leave and Pay Procedures 10/02/2020 - Pay attention for symptoms. "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" address transcript 12/02/2020 - Inslee announces rollbacks to some activities to slow COVID-19 exposure 07/20/2021 - Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19 and wildfires 12/04/2020 - 05/05/2020 - COVID-19: OFM Annual Leave and Pay Procedures COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit Job Search Requirement 10/08/2020 - COVID-19: Statewide Proclamations Relating to Long-Term Care COVID-19: Department of Health Health Care Facilities and Hand Sanitizer 10/02/2020 - Phased Reopening of K-12 Schools Inslee statement on Washington's 5,000th COVID-related death COVID-19: Health Care Worker Licensing Inslee provides construction guidance and signs proclamations for UI rules, healthcare payments 11/10/2020 - 07/31/2020 - 06/18/2020 - Inslee updates eviction moratorium bridge proclamation Inslee announces religious and faith-based services guidance 12/18/2020 - COVID-19: Residency for Tuition Waivers You should also get tested, even if you dont develop symptoms. "Limiting and reducing travel is one way to reduce further spread of the disease. 11/10/2020 - Say your preferred language when connected. 06/18/2020 - Inslee letter requests the U.S.S. COVID-19: Nursing Home Transfer or Discharge for COVID-19 Cohorting Purposes If you were in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and you have symptoms, please see What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19 (PDF). COVID-19: Electronic Notary 04/03/2020 - COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response 06/18/2020 - 03/15/2020 - COVID-19: Restrictions on Non-Urgent Medical Procedures 03/24/2020 - Inslee announces school closures in King, Snohomish and Piercecounties Say your preferred language when connected. Chart: Washington's Phased Approach VIDEO: A critical caveat COVID-19: Higher Education - Fall 2020 COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit 1 Week Waiver Consult with your local health jurisdiction or health care provider to determine the best option for your individual circumstances. 08/13/2020 - 03/24/2020 - Thank you for your patience as we continue to update our new website. For general questions about COVID-19 in Washington State call the Washington State COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127. State of Innovation Challenge invites Washington youth to design solutions to the state's big issues Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed. 06/11/2021 - 08/13/2020 - Inslee issues proclamation requiring vaccination for most state employees, health and long-term care workers 03/04/2021 - 12/10/2020 - 01/20/2022 - Inslee announces update to spectator event guidance Jan 10, 2022 Updated Jan 10, 2022 WA - False claims about the Washington Board of Health's scheduled January 12 meeting began circulating on social media saying the board will use law enforcement. COVID-19: LCB Penalties 06/02/2021 - COVID-19: Department of Health Health Care Workers 01/13/2022 - Inslee extends proclamation protecting high-risk workers Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool Employment Security Department - Suspension of Solvency Surcharge COVID-19: Delaying Repeal of RCW 26.10 Inslee provides additional guidance on school closures and impact on available services COVID-19: Unemployment Benefit Job Search Requirement For information on when you can return to work, see: Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (CDC Interim Guidance). 03/16/2020 - 07/13/2021 - The governors of Oregon and California also issued similar advisories. COVID-19: Safeguarding Public Trust and Stability in Local Health Jurisdictions COVID-19: Gatherings Amendment 03/19/2020 - 11/10/2020 - 04/10/2020 - COVID-19: Employment Security Department - Shared Work Requirements 10/30/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Licensing CDL Health Certificates and Other Requirements 04/23/2020 - 11/10/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Health - Temporary Practice Permits 10/02/2020 - 09/02/2020 - 06/25/2021 - 07/31/2020 - ), After 5 days, if you have no symptoms or your symptoms are going away, you can leave your home. 12/14/2020 - COVID-19: Stay Safe - Stay Healthy" 09/02/2020 - 05/29/2020 - 09/03/2021 - Gov. Inslee releases plan to restart higher education in the fall The Latest on COVID-19 Tracking Dashboards Disease activity, testing, vaccination and hospitalizations. 06/18/2020 - Loss of taste or smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and should not delay the end of isolation. 06/09/2020 - Data shown as of previous day at 11:59 pm PT. COVID-19: Division of Child, Youth, and Families Child Care and Background Checks Inslee issues proclamation establishing safety guidelines for behavioral health facilities Inslee extends high-risk employee proclamation Please see What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 (PDF) for additional information. COVID-19: Community Associations Meetings and Late Fees COVID-19: Department of Social and Health Services - Family Emergency Assistance Program Inslee extends proclamation relating to COVID-19 By federal law, all claimants were getting $300 in addition to their usual weekly benefit amount for a limited time, except those receiving Training Benefits. Updated: 10:23 PM PST December 2, 2020 Washington state will adopt new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that shortens the recommended length of quarantine. 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. COVID-19: Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources Division Annual Leave and Pay Procedures 12/08/2020 - COVID-19: Electronic Notary 01/26/2021 - 03/13/2020 - COVID-19: Fecha de Entrada en Vigencia de la Notara Electrnica Inslee announces Safe Start Washingtons Phased Reopening by county 11/03/2021 - Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) The additional $300 per week for all eligible claimants also expired on Sept. 4, 2021. Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion to all adults April 15 05/05/2020 - 03/23/2020 - This comes as Washington State's Board of Health is set to decide on changes to certain quarantine rules. 05/05/2020 - Department of Child, Youth, and Families Visitation and Remedial Services View previous versions of Proclamation 20-25 et seq. COVID-19: Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services 05/06/2020 - Submitted by Washington State Governor. 11/19/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Child, Youth, and Families Visitation and Remedial Services COVID-19: Long Term Care - Workers, Facilities, and Resources Inslee statement on upcoming economic reopening Inslee statement on Trump encouraging illegal and dangerous acts COVID-19: Higher Education 04/28/2021 - Inslee updates eviction moratorium bridge proclamation 12/08/2020 - 11/10/2020 - Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded COVID-19: rdenes de Proteccin y Notificacin en Persona Inslee issues, extends proclamations related to COVID-19 ESD - Shared Work Requirements 11/10/2020 - Whether you are up-to-date-on your vaccines or not, anyone who tests positive should, After 5 days, if you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, and have no symptoms or your symptoms are going away, or if you never had symptoms, you can leave your home. 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COVID-19: Department of Licensing License and Permit Renewal Extension 10/22/2021 - COVID-19: Inslee issues proclamation addressing COVID-19 related cost increases 05/21/2021 - 02/28/2022 - COVID-19: Moratorium on Evictions Extension Inslee announces updated school guidance for in-person instruction COVID-19: Higher Education Inslee announces additional resources for Omicron variant 12/08/2020 - 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. 06/18/2020 - COVID-19: Department of Children, Youth, and Families Visitation and Remedial Services 06/08/2021 - If you never had symptoms 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. 09/14/2020 - Delaying Implementation of RCW 70A.530.020 - Single-Use Plastic Bags Proclamation Enforcement during the COVID-19 Emergency The following reports have been discontinued. Masks that are loose, with gaps around your face or nose, are not as helpful in protecting you or others. If somebody does not have a doctor or health care provider: many locations have free or low-cost testing, regardless of immigration status. COVID-19: Yakima County Face Coverings Inslee extends, modifies proclamation on pharmacy storage for COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19: Department of Licensing 06/25/2020 - COVID-19: Evictions and Related Housing Practices 04/24/2021 - Department of Child, Youth, and Families Visitation and Remedial Services If you do not have adequate resources to test 3 times with an antigen test, it is acceptable to test less in accordance with your resources and the level of risk to you and those around you. COVID-19: Division of Child, Youth, and Families Child Care and Background Checks