COVID-19 BULLETIN
Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Contact:
Public Information Desk
doh-pio@doh.wa.gov
Statewide Response Updates
Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 416,532 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 5. There have been 5,960 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.
For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s Washington Ready and COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard.
Updated DOH guidance documents:
Guidance for Businesses and Organizations (Non-Health Care) provides general public health recommendations for non-health care workplaces, and will replace most sector-specific guidance. Major themes are prevention responsibilities, orders and directives that remain in place, and how to respond and work with public health in the event of a COVID-19 case or outbreak at their establishment. Any requirements that exist are clearly noted throughout the document.
Guidance for Sports and Fitness stands in for the rescinding of the governor’s previous Sporting Activities Requirements document. It includes special considerations for different risk level activities, indoor vs. outdoor, youth vs. adult, etc. It also contains information on optional screening testing programs along with the standard public health mitigation practices of masks, distancing, hygiene, cleaning, ventilation, responding to cases, and working with public health.
Inslee issues outdoor childcare proclamation. Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation to correct a short-term gap in statutory authority for licensing outdoor preschools. Read the full news release here.
Resources
Latest COVID-19 reopening guidance for businesses and workers. A full list of current reopening guidance from the Governor's Office is available here.
Find a COVID-19 testing location near you. To make it easier to find a test near you, the DOH has created a webpage to help people find COVID-19 testing locations throughout the state.
Guidance and resources for employers and business owners. Sign up for the weekly Economic Resiliency Team business and worker newsletter here.
The state COVID-19 Assistance Hotline is a general information line related to COVID-19. If you need information or have a general question, call 1-800-525-0127, then press # or text 211-211 for help. New hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and observed state holidays. You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more.
Washington Listens helps people manage stress and anxiety they may be experiencing because of COVID-19. If you or anyone you know is having difficulties managing stress, call the Washington Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred method. Resources and self-help tips are available on walistens.org.
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