Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
We created this web page to provide you information and resources on coronavirus (COVID-19), including recent news and responses from House Republicans. If you think something needs to be updated or added to this web page, please email us at: hrcwebmaster@leg.wa.gov.
Jump to Section
 Information and Resources - http://houserepublicans.wa.gov/?p=4681){kind=link}
House Republican response
House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox’s NEWS & MEDIA related to COVID-19 and emergency powers reform:
- Statements, news releases, letters, news conferences, videos, and radio appearances
- All House Republican NEWS & MEDIA
House Republican legislative priority:
Emergency powers reform legislation from 2021 legislative session:
- House Bill 1020: Concerning the emergency powers of the governor.
- House Bill 1029: Concerning orders and rules during a state of emergency.
- House Bill 1557: Increasing legislative involvement in gubernatorial proclamations relating to a state of emergency.
Legislative Republicans’ Open Now, Open Safe plan | Released: March 4, 2021
House Republicans’ 2021-23 operating budget framework | Released: February 16, 2021
House Republicans’ REAL Recovery for Washington Act | Released: January 19, 2021
Legislative Republicans’ Safe Economic Restart Plan | Released: April 17, 2020
Vaccine information
Department of Health:
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- Vaccine locations (including county information)
- COVID-19 vaccine frequently asked questions
- How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
In the news
Today's top stories on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state:
- Inslee: “Omicron does not change our approach” (KPQ Radio)
- Omicron's arrival in Washington state is imminent. Experts say they're prepared (KUOW Radio)
- Flu or COVID? As Washington heads into peak flu season, it's important to know how to tell the difference (Seattle P-I)
- COVID vaccine verification digital record offered in WA (KCPQ TV)
- WA kids 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated faster than the national average (Crosscut)
- Washington state virologists hunt specimens for omicron variant, confident they can spot it (The Seattle Times)
- New info shows omicron spread wider earlier than thought (AP/The Seattle Times)
- State hospital officials raise concern about omicron COVID-19 variant, encourage vaccinations (The Daily News)
The Capitol Buzz | Articles from online publications from across the state on coronavirus (COVID-19):
- http://houserepublicans.wa.gov/stay-connected/capitol-buzz/
- The Capitol Buzz policy.
General information
The federal government’s official Coronavirus (COVID-19) site:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone
- Symptoms
- Cases & Latest Updates
- Latest news
Washington state’s official COVID-19 site:
Department of Health:
- Call center | 1-800-525-0127
- 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)
Health Care Authority:
- Mental health crisis lines | Washington Recovery Help Line: 1-866-789-1511 (24/7)
- County crisis line phone numbers.
Updates from the Governor’s Office:
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information and Updates
- Public and constituent inquiries | (360) 902-4111
Washington State Office of the Attorney General:
Department of Children, Youth & Families:
- Coronavirus – COVID-19 Updates
- Early Learning
- ECEAP
- ESIT
- Child Care Licensing
- Early Achievers
- Home Visiting
- Child Welfare
- Foster Care Licensing
TVW:
Major announcements and news releases
Announcements and news releases from the Governor’s Office and Department of Health:
Governor’s actions
Proclamations made by Gov. Jay Inslee:
- All gubernatorial proclamations (includes proclamations not related to COVID-19)
- Governor's COVID-19 reopening guidance for business and workers
FAQ:
RCW 43.06.220:
The Legislature's role:
Employers and workers
Governor’s Office | Partial list of resources to support economic retention and recovery related to COVID-19 coronavirus:
Employment Security Department:
- For workers and businesses affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus) — including the self-employed and independent contractors
- COVID-19 | Scenarios & Benefits Available
U.S. Small Business Administration:
- Disaster Loan Assistance: COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
- SBA COVID19 Disaster Loan Program Open for Applications
Department of Commerce:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Department of Labor:
Department of Revenue:
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19) Update
- COVID-19 Related Relief for Taxpayers.
- Requesting Relief.
- Temporary Business Registrations.
- Online Filing and Call Center Assistance.
Department of Financial Institutions:
Department of Labor & Industries:
- Paid Sick Leave and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Common Questions
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Common Questions
Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave:
- COVID-19 (coronavirus) and Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Worker FAQ.
- Employer FAQ.
Contact information for counties and local health departments and districts
Washington Association of County Officials:
- Coronavirus News Updates
- Adams County
- Asotin County
- Benton County
- Chelan County
- Clallam County
- Clark County
- Columbia County
- Cowlitz County
- Douglas County
- Ferry County
- Franklin County
- Garfield County
- Grant County
- Grays Harbor County
- Island County
- Jefferson County
- King County
- Kitsap County
- Kittitas County
- Klickitat County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Mason County
- Okanogan County
- Pacific County
- Pend Oreille County
- Pierce County
- San Juan County
- Skagit County
- Skamania County
- Snohomish County
- Spokane County
- Stevens County
- Thurston County
- Wahkiakum County
- Walla Walla County
- Whatcom County
- Whitman County
- Yakima County
- Court Closures and Emergency Modifications to Operations
Department of Health:
K-12 schools
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction:
U.S. Department of Education:
Family and child care issues
- Washington Connection
- Information for individuals and families on how to apply for food, cash, child care, long-term care, and Medicare savings programs.
- Child Care Aware of Washington
- A program to assist families in finding child care near their homes and/or workplaces. Call 1-800-446-1114 for more information.
- COVID-19 – What Can Child Care Providers Do?
- Families, Friends and Neighbor
- A program that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles, elders, older siblings, friends, neighbors and others who help families by providing child care. Call 1-866-482-4325 for more information.
- Find services.
- Department of Social and Health Services:
Health care
Help.org | Dedicated to providing drug and alcohol rehab resources and support:
Office of the Insurance Commissioner:
University of Washington Medicine | The Huddle:
Washington courts
Universities and colleges
U.S. Department of Education:
Washington State Council of Presidents:
Washington State Community and Technical Colleges:
Independent Colleges of Washington:
Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board:
Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | Frequently Asked Questions
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Program Guidance on Human Pandemic Response
- FNS Actions to Respond to COVID-19
Washington State Department of Agriculture:
Military & veterans
U.S. Department of Defense:
Washington Military Department:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
- Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- What is VA doing?
- What should Veterans do?
- How to protect yourself
- VA COVID-19 Cases
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs:
Other federal agencies
Internal Revenue Service (IRS):
- Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
- Check your payment status
- See if you are eligible for an Economic Impact Payment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- What You Need to Know.
- Resources for the Community.
- COVID-19 Cases in the U.S.
- Latest Updates
- Information for Healthcare Professionals
U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
Global perspective
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine: