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Governor Jay Inslee holds a news conference to provide an update on the state's COVID-19 response.
| Governor's OfficeGov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of a proclamation today giving high-risk workers the right to protect themselves from COVID-19 without jeopardizing their employment status or loss of income.
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued new guidance for domestic services in Phase 2. Inslee also issued expanded and updated guidance for certain recreational activities.
A medida que los condados del estado de Washington continúan su progreso en la reapertura por fases, el Departamento de Salud (DOH) del estado de Washington alienta a los residentes a seguir haciendo su parte para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19.
As counties across Washington state continue their progress on phased reopening, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) urges Washington residents to continue to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
El secretario de Salud del estado de Washington, John Wiesman, autorizó hoy al condado de Whitman para pasar a la fase 3 del plan de Comienzo Seguro (solo disponible en inglés) del gobernador Jay Inslee.
Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved Whitman County to move into Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for sporting activities in Phases 2 and 3. The guidance covers professional sporting activities, youth team sports and adult recreational team sports.
Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved 14 counties to move into the next phase of Governor Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan.
Gov. Jay Inslee today released a template for businesses in Phase 3 of the Washington “Safe Start” plan. Each business or entity operating in Phase 3 must develop a written safety plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19.
El secretario de Salud del estado de Washington, John Wiesman, aprobó hoy a 14 condados para pasar a la siguiente fase del plan de Comienzo Seguro (solo disponible en inglés) del gobernador Jay Inslee.
Gov. Jay Inslee and the state’s Joint Information Center have launched an updated version of the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler extended his emergency order to Washington state health insurers for an additional 30 days, requiring them to waive copays and deductibles for any consumer requiring testing for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for library operations, including plans to resume service through the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, in Phase 1 and Phase 2, and drive-in theater operations for Phase 2.
Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance today further clarifying requirements for the agricultural industry. This comes after the governor issued Proclamation 20-57 last week concerning the health of agricultural workers.