Recap of Today's (6/9/2020) COVID-19 News and Updates

Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website.

Long-term care facility (LTCF) data by county now available. DOH added data on the number of cases and deaths associated with care facilities in individual counties. Data is expected to be updated and posted weekly on the DOH coronavirus website and the state's COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. A link to this week's data is available here. 

Governor expands protections for high risk workers. Today Governor Inslee issued a revised proclamation about requirements for protecting high-risk employees. Find details here.

New guidance on Phase 2 domestic services and certain recreational activities. Gov. Jay Inslee today issued new guidance for domestic services in Phase 2. Inslee also issued expanded and updated guidance for certain recreational activities. These and all other guidance documents from the governor’s office are available here.

Weekly media briefing available on TVW. Leaders of the state’s COVID-19 response held their weekly media briefing today and covered a range of topics including testing, long-term care facilities, and how people engaged in protests can stay safe and prevent spreading COVID-19. You can hear today’s briefing via TVW.

“Do I need to…?” DOH published a blog post with frequently asked questions on cloth face coverings here.

Providing human connection while maintaining physical distance. Washington’s syringe service programs serve our communities in the time of COVID-19. Read the DOH blog post here. 

Resources

Washington 211 COVID-19 Call Center. Do you need information or answers to your questions and concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? You can call 1-800-525-0127 or text 211-211 for help. You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more. 

Interested in volunteering during disasters and significant events like COVID-19? Register with the Washington State Emergency Registry of Volunteers (WAserv) to partner with public health and others who need assistance in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

-- Washington Department of Health