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Governor Jay Inslee holds a news conference to provide an update on the state's COVID-19 response.
| Governor's OfficeToday Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved Pacific County to move into Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of one proclamation in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. This proclamation extends the state waiver of truck driver hours restrictions through July 14, 2020.
ICYMI: Inslee letter to Trump administration requests nation-wide COVID-19 aviation screening system
In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to the Trump administration requesting the immediate implementation of a national aviation screening system for domestic and international passengers to ensure the safety of travelers and aviation workers.
Governor Inslee issued a statement today after the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report, which shows COVID-19 transmission continued to increase throughout Washington, as of the end of May.
A new statewide situation report shows COVID-19 transmission continued to increase in eastern Washington as of the end of May, with a possible uptick in western Washington as well. There are still significant differences in transmission from county to county.
Hoy el Departamento de Salud (DOH) del Estado de Washington publicó el informe de situación a nivel estatal (solo di
More time is needed to achieve the state’s goal of testing every resident and staff member in nursing homes across the state by this Friday, June 12.
Se necesita más tiempo para alcanzar la meta estatal de hacerle la prueba de COVID-19 a cada residente y miembro del personal de las residencias para ancianos de todo el estado para este viernes, 12 de junio.
The guidance provides schools with the health and safety guidelines needed to begin planning for a safe fall return.
Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved Skamania County to move into Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for card rooms and other related businesses in Phase 2.
El secretario de Salud del estado de Washington, John Wiesman, autorizó hoy al condado de Skamania para pasar a la fase 3 del
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a proclamation outlining the state's plan to possibly re-open schools in the fall for the 2020-2021 school year.
Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved three additional counties to move into the next phase of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
El secretario de Salud del estado de Washington, John Wiesman, aprobó hoy a tres condados más para pasar a la siguiente fase del plan de Comienzo Seguro (solo disponible en inglés) del gobernador Jay Inslee.