2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Latest Guidance & Resources
Updated June 18, 2022
TestToTreat is a national initiative that gives people a fast way to access free lifesaving treatment for COVID-19. Through this program, people can get tested for COVID-19 and — if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them — receive a prescription from a health care provider, and have their prescription filled all at one location. To learn more visit Washington State DOH COVID-19 Treatments.
Latest Guidance & Resources
Updated May 23, 2022
Children 5-11 Years Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
CDC is expanding the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older. CDC now recommends that children ages 5 through 11 years should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.
In addition, CDC is strengthening its recommendations that those 12 and older who are immunocompromised and those 50 and older should receive a second booster dose at least 4 months after their first.
Latest Guidance & Resources
Updated March 17, 2022
Moving Forward into the next phase of Washington's COVID-19 response
As Washington’s COVID-19 response continues to evolve, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is laying out its long-term FORWARD plan to keep people safe and healthy as we move to the next phase of the pandemic and co-exist with COVID-19 for the foreseeable future. To date, more than 13 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across Washington, leading to one of the highest state vaccination rates in the country and helping the state maintain one of the lowest COVID-19 death rates among states.
Latest Guidance & Resources
Updated February 28, 2022
Governor Inslee Updates Statewide Mask Mandate
Masks are no longer required in most places beginning March 12, 2022. Masks will still be required in health care settings, long term care settings, and correctional facilities. Businesses and local governments can still choose to implement vaccination or face mask requirements for workers or customers, and school districts can still choose to have students and teachers wear masks. Federal law still requires face masks in certain settings such as public transportation and school buses. Washington State DOH recommends individuals continue to wear masks in crowded spaces. Visit governor.wa.gov to view updated proclamations.
