DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Contact: 

Joint Information Center
253-512-7100
wajic@mil.wa.gov

Recap of Today’s COVID-19 News and Updates

REMINDER: Beginning this week, the Joint Information Center will be sending the bulletin on a biweekly schedule. Check your inbox for a summary of the latest news every Tuesday and Thursday.

Statewide Response Updates

Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 68,264 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 17. There have been 1,809 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 COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard.

DOH’s CORONA survey will help leaders plan for recovery. DOH created the Community Recovery-Oriented Needs Assessment (CORONA) survey to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) on Washington residents. The voluntary survey asks questions related to behavioral, economic, social and emotional impacts and needs. Health departments across the state will use the results of the survey to help our communities recover.

The online survey is available in six languages: English, Somali, Spanish, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. To take the survey by phone, call 855-530-5787. Interpretative services are available.

More information is available on DOH’s CORONA survey web page.

Weekly JIC media briefing tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. The JIC’s weekly media briefing with leaders from the governor’s office and DOH will be tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. TVW will livestream the briefing here.

Resources

Washington 211 COVID-19 call center is a general information line related to COVID-19. If you need information or have a general question, call 1-800-525-0127 or text 211-211 for help. 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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