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Governor Jay Inslee holds a news conference at the State Capitol to provide an update on the state's COVID-19 response.
| Governor's OfficeThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning efforts.
The Washington State Department of Health submitted its interim vaccination plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the stated deadline of Oct. 16, 2020.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is releasing new data about how many cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) are occurring statewide. This report will be published monthly and include county-level counts of MIS-C cases.
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updated guidance for religious and faith based organizations as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan.
El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington presentó su plan provisional de vacunación para la distribución de la vacuna contra la COVID-19 a los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) en la fecha límite establecida del 16 de octubre de 2020.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is now open for applications. The relief fund will provide $40 million in federal funds allocated by the state to assist Washington workers who miss work due to COVID-19, but are unable to access federal stimulus programs and other social supports due to their immigration status. While the fund is operational, eligible recipients will receive $1,000, with a limit of $3,000 per household.
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation today establishing safety guidelines for higher education institutions and living facilities.
COVID-19 Response Update Media Briefing with state and Health officials.
Data from the Washington State Department of Health show that case numbers in western Washington counties are climbing at an alarming rate, near or beyond previous peaks in some areas.
ESD: As we head into the seventh month of the pandemic, we're taking some lessons learned from these past months and making changes to improve our phone service.These changes will help resolve issues and questions more quickly, getting eligible claimants their payments faster.
Los datos del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington (solo disponible en inglés) muestran que la cantidad de casos en los condados de la zona oeste de Washington está aumentando a un ritmo alarmante, en algunas áreas de manera similar o más rápido que en picos anteriores.
Today we received confirmation that a staff person at the Spokane facility was diagnosed with COVID-19. This staff person is now isolated at home.
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the extensions of the eviction moratorium and public utility proclamations as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. Both proclamations were extended to December 31.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with our COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning efforts. We are working with the federal government and local partners within Washington to plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available.
OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19 transmission.