COVID-19

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is currently reviewing the CDC’s latest guidance on how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. As an organization, our top priority is the health and safety of our communities. Currently, Washington's isolation and post-exposure guidance has not changed.

COVID-19 remains a serious threat. Washington residents have died from COVID-19 each week in 2024, and long COVID remains a risk. It is important that everyone continues to protect themselves and others from respiratory viruses. This includes staying current with vaccinations, staying home when sick, taking steps for cleaner air, wearing masks in crowded and/or poorly ventilated places, and frequent hand washing.

We will provide any updates about changes to our own guidance as we learn more about the CDC's latest announcements. In the meantime, we urge everyone to continue prioritizing their health and the health of those around them.

We now know that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future. It’s important to understand how to live our lives while keeping ourselves, loved ones and community as safe as possible. How can we do that? By using all the tools we’ve learned so far: staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, getting tested and staying home if sick or exposed, wearing a mask in crowds, and keeping our distance.

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Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines

Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines are the number one defense against infection and serious illness.

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Know when to test

Reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by testing if you feel sick, attending a gathering, or been exposed to COVID-19.

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Wear a mask

Wearing a mask is proven to slow the spread of COVID-19 and are still required in some settings.

 

If You Have COVID-19 Now

Check the latest guidelines

Stay home and away from others, and follow the latest isolation guidelines.

Get treatment

Contact your health care provider to explore your treatment options. Telehealth is also available to those who qualify.

Get recovery support with Care Connect

Get meal and medication delivery, childcare, and other services while recovering from COVID-19.

Learn about long COVID

People with COVID-19 can have symptoms that last weeks to years after infection. 

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