Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
We created this website to provide you the latest information and resources on coronavirus (COVID-19). We will update it frequently as new information and resources come forward. If you think something needs to be updated or added to this website, please email us at: hrcwebmaster@leg.wa.gov.
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Vaccine information:
- Department of Health:
In the news
Today's top stories on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington state:
- The COVID-19 vaccine is supposed to be free. What to do if you get billed for one in Washington (Seattle P-I)
- Edmonds students grades 3-12 won't return to classrooms this school year (KING TV)
- Issaquah parents rally for return to in-person learning (KING TV)
- No set timeline for when Washington will reach herd immunity to COVID-19 (KING TV)
- Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US (AP/The Seattle Times)
- WA Covid testing program could teach us more about the virus in schools (KUOW Radio)
- Mental health is another victim of the coronavirus (KIT Radio)
- Gov. Inslee visits Eastern Washington as part of campaign for in-person student learning (KOMO TV)
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)
- How to Protect Yourself
- If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone
- Symptoms
- Are You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness?
- Cases & Latest Updates
- Latest news
Washington state’s official COVID-19 site:
General guidance from the Department of Health:
- Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
- Wash hands often with soap and water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others.
- Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
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)
- Symptoms and Testing.
- Resources and Recommendations.
- Current Situation in Washington – What’s the current risk?
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington.
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
Teach with 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
Legislative Republicans’ Safe Economic Restart Plan | Released: April 17, 2020
Governor’s Office | Partial list of resources to support economic retention and recovery related to COVID-19 coronavirus:
- COVID-19 resource list for impacted Washington businesses and workers
- Financial assistance.
- Export assistance.
- Employer and worker assistance.
- Insurance assistance.
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
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers:
- COVID-19 Small Business Assistance
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act (U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship)
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:
- Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by COVID-19
- Accessing Your Financial Institution.
- Unemployment Help.
- Trouble Paying Credit Cards.
- Trouble Paying Your Mortgage.
- Trouble Paying Rent.
- Student Loans Deferment.
- Short Term and Emergency Loans.
- Paying Utilities.
- Insurance Issues.
- Avoiding Scams.
- At Home Financial Education Resources for Students.
- Additional Resources.
Department of Labor & Industries:
- Paid Sick Leave and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Common Questions
- Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Common Questions
- Can COVID-19 ever be allowed as a work-related condition?
- When to file a claim.
- When will a claim likely be denied?
- How can I file a COVID-19 claim?
- Filing a worker’s compensation claim: Exposure vs. contraction of COVID-19
- Quarantine.
- Covered treatment and post-exposure care.
- Additional information on COVID-19.
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:
- All K-12 coronavirus guidance for schools and families
- Most recent guidance:
- More resources:
- Professional Educator Standards Board:
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
Washington Healthplanfinder:
Help.org | Dedicated to providing drug and alcohol rehab resources and support:
Office of the Insurance Commissioner:
- Coronavirus
- Health insurance.
- For insurers and medical providers.
- Travel insurance.
- Other types of insurance.
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:
How you can help
Washington State Department of Health:
- Recruiting emergency COVID-19 volunteer health practitioners. If you are a licensed health practitioner, you can register as a volunteer here. Licensed health practitioners can also consider registering with their local Medical Reserve Corps.
Philanthropy Northwest:
- WA Food Fund is raising money to provide food and supplies for those in need during the COVID-19 crisis, including the elderly, people who struggle with health issues or have lost their jobs, and children who normally rely on school for meals.
Boys and Girls Club of America:
- Clubs are providing meals, programming and other support to those who need it most. You can donate here.
Meals on Wheels:
- Some local programs need help, while others cannot process new volunteers because of coronavirus or have temporarily adjusted their delivery methods. Check with your local Meals on Wheels program to find out if you can help or donate here.
The Northwest Salvation Army:
- Helps deliver food, and gives access to shelter and child care through its nationwide network. Drive-through food pick-up and community-based food delivery are just some of the services they offer. You can donate here.
United Way:
- Supports communities struggling in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Find the link to your local United Way here.
American Red Cross:
- Severe Blood Shortage Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
- What to Know about Coronavirus and Our Enhanced Blood Donation Safety Protocols
- Make Your Appointment
- Give Blood. Find a Drive
Housing and homelessness
Department of Commerce:
- Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – Specialty Grants
- COVID-19 Information and Updates for Homeless Service Grantees
- New COVID-19 Emergency Housing Grant
- COVID-19 Housing Grant Announcement
- COVID-19 Housing Grant Amount to Each County
- COVID-19 Housing Grant Guidelines
- Guidelines Q&A
Agriculture
U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
- Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response | March 19, 2020
- Food and Agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety.
- Access to Food.
- Pet Safety.
- Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Program Guidance on Human Pandemic Response
- Automatic State Flexibilities.
- Additional USDA Authorities.
- Partnering to Ensure Access to Food.
- USDA Information.
- Federal Resources.
- FNS Actions to Respond to COVID-19
- Child Nutrition Programs.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- FNS Pandemic Guidance.
- Additional Resources.
- What’s New.
Washington State Department of Agriculture:
- COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease) Information
- Food safety and animal feed.
- Food.
- Farm and food businesses.
- Livestock and pets.
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:
- National Institutes of Health | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- What You Need to Know.
- Cases and Latest Updates.
- Healthcare Professionals & Laboratories.
- Local Mitigation Strategies.
- Schools, Workplaces & Community Locations.
- Travel.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
House Bill 2965
House Bill 2965:
Global perspective
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine: