Washington State COVID-19 Status Report

June 11, 2020

Four additional counties approved to advance to next phase of Safe Start plan 

Yesterday, 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. Chelan and Douglas counties are approved to move into a modified version of Phase 1 and Asotin and Skamania Counties are approved to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3.

Chopp announces Cap Gains and Employment Head Tax Proposal

​Former Speaker Rep. Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) announced a plan today for a $2B COVID-19 recovery based on a cap gains and employment head tax.  View HERE. 

Washington schools expected to reopen this fall with in-person learning 

Washington’s Superintendent of Public Instruction said Thursday that he expects school districts to reopen buildings and return to in-person learning next school year — as long as public health guidelines allow them to do so.

Chris Reykdal, the state’s superintendent of public instruction, and a work group of more than 120 educators, parents, students and community organizations released a 47-page document with new guidance Thursday that lays out what face-to-face instruction could look like come fall.

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Counties in Phase 1 

The below counties are currently in Phase 1: ​

• Benton
• Chelan*​

​*Modified Phase 1

• Douglas*
• Franklin

*Modified Phase 1

• King*
• Yakima

*Modified Phase 1

Specific Guidance for Phase 1

Below you'll find specific guidance for the above counties: 

Essential Business GuidanceMany parts of the economy are already allowed to operate safely as essential businesses. For a list of essential businesses click here.
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• Agriculture – issued May 28
• Additional Agricultural Guidance – issued June 2
• Automotive, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare/Public Health, In-Home Care, Maintenance, Recreation, Real Estate, and Retail Guidance – issued March 31
• Construction Guidance – issued March 25
• Commercial driver license guidelines – issued May 7
• Elective Surgeries Guidance – issued April 29
• Funeral Guidance – issued March 28
• Outdoor Guidance – issued April 27
• Real Estate and Mortgage Guidance – issued March 27
• List of approved essential workforce education programs – issued May 7 (Updated May 19) 
• Essential workforce education program standards – issued May 7

Phase 1 Business Activity Guidelines

• Additional Guidance on Voluntary Contact Information – issued May 15
• Car Washes Requirements – issued May 7
• Construction – issued April 24
• Additional Construction Guidance – issued April 29
• Curbside Retail – issued May 8
• Higher Education – issued June 1
• Landscape Services and Outdoor Maintenance Industry – issued May 8
• Outdoor Recreation – issued May 14 (updated June 9)
• Outdoor Recreation- Golf – issued May 15
• Pet Walking Industry – issued May 8
• Recreational Activities* – issued June 9
• Religious and Faith Organizations – issued May 27
• Spiritual drive-in services – issued May 6
• Vehicle and Vessel Sales Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions – issued May 6
• Washington Talking Book and Braille Library – issued June 2

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Counties in Phase 2

The below counties are currently in Phase 2:

• Adams
• Clallam
• Clark
• Cowlitz
• Grant
• Grays Harbor
• Island
• Jefferson​

• Kitsap
• Kittitas
• Klickitat
• Lewis
• Mason
• Okanogan
• Pacific​
• Pierce

• San Juan
• Skagit
• Snohomish
• Spokane
• Thurston
• Walla Walla
• Whatcom

Specific Guidance for Phase 2

Below you'll find specific guidance for the above counties:

• Additional Guidance on Voluntary Contact Information – issued May 15
• Construction – issued May 15
• Curbside Library Services – issued June 2
• Dine-in restaurants and taverns – issued May 11 (updated May 15)
• Drive-in Theaters – issued June 2
• Domestic Services – issued June 9
• Fitness – issued May 19 (Updated June 5)
• Higher Education – issued June 1
• In-store retail - issued May 12
• Manufacturing operations - issued May 12
• Outdoor Recreation – issued May 14 (updated June 9)
• Outdoor Recreation- Golf – issued May 15 (updated June 9)
• Personal Services (including Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, Barbers, Estheticians, Master Estheticians, Manicurists, Nail Salon Workers, Electrologists, Permanent Makeup Artists, Tattoo Artists, Cosmetology Schools and Esthetics Schools) - issued May 13
• Pet Grooming – issued May 18
• Professional Photography – issued May 15
• Professional Services - issued May 13
• Real Estate – issued May 19
• Religious and Faith Organizations – issued May 27
• Sporting Activities – issued June 5

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Counties in Phase 3

The below counties are currently in Phase 3:

• Asotin
• Columbia
• Ferry
• Garfield

• Lincoln
• Pend Oreille
• Skamania

• Stevens
• Wahkiakum
• Whitman

Specific Guidance for Phase 3

Below you'll find specific guidance for the above counties:

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• Template for Phase 3 Businesses - Issued June 5
• Sporting Activities – issued June 5

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New COVID-19 Proclamations

Phased Reopening of School