COVID-19 BULLETIN

Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

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 10,776 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 30.* There have been 1,339,743 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.

Data notes: 

  • *Effective Jan. 24, DOH will update the COVID-19 data dashboard on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As of Jan. 25, we're no longer updating the dashboard on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  • Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, DOH is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems in reporting cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard.

COVID-19 response update media briefing. Secretary Shah and other response leaders will provide a media briefing Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10–11 a.m. PT. Please join the call 5-10 minutes early.

Pediatric vaccinations, additional doses added to DOH's data dashboard. DOH has added additional data to the state's data dashboard to include vaccination rates for children ages 5 through 11 and people who received additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Read the full news release.

State reopens COVID-19 test portal after successful January launch. For the second time in less than two weeks, Washington state residents can go to www.sayyescovidhometest.org to order up to five free COVID-19 rapid tests. Read the full Jan. 31 news release.

COVID-19 outbreaks in Washington state K-12 schools. Between Aug. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021, 500 COVID-19 outbreaks and 4,446 COVID-19 cases in K-12 schools were reported to DOH. Read the full Jan. 31 report.

Resources

Get a vaccine, exposure notifications, COVID-19 testing, and proof of vaccination. Use the DOH vaccine locator to help end the pandemic. Next, get WA Notify so you’ll know if you’ve been near another person who later tests positive for COVID-19. To get quickly and easily tested anywhere in Washington, visit the DOH COVID-19 testing locations page. For K-12 students, staff, and parents/guardians, learn more about our partnership that helps schools provide easy COVID-19 testing on site. Once vaccinated, you can provide your vaccination status using WA Verify.

Latest COVID-19 reopening guidance for businesses and workers. See a full list of current reopening guidance from the Governor's Office.

Guidance and resources for employers and business owners. Sign up for the Economic Resiliency Team business and worker newsletter.

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 on 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. See resources and self-help tips from Washington Listens.

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