COVID-19
Starting March 1, 2023, TCPHSS will be transitioning to the WA DOH Thurston County disease activity and testing data dashboard for reporting COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalization rates. If you would like to request Thurston County specific data from 2020-2023 you can do so via our COVID-19 Secure Email Portal.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold. Some coronaviruses have caused more severe illness, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndromes (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
Thurston County COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Cases and deaths by specimen collection date, and hospitalizations by admission date, provided by the Washington State Department of Health. This information includes rates of the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington State by cases, hospitalizations, and deaths over time.
COVID-19 Vaccine Locator
Use vaccines.gov to find a vaccine clinic location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus strain that was not identified in humans before December 2019. COVID-19 is a public health concern because it is a novel virus, and it has the potential to cause severe illness in some people. We now know that COVID-19 is here to stay. It is important to understand how best to protect ourselves, loved ones, and others in our community. Getting vaccinated, boosted, getting tested and staying home if you are sick or exposed, and wearing a mask in crowds are some of the best tools you can utilize for prevention. Learn more below!
Quick Links:
- COVID-19 Recommended Vaccine(s) Schedule (05/10/2023)
- Report Positive Home Tests Here (SAY YES!)
- No-Cost Telehealth COVID-19 Treatment (WA DOH)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Website (WA DOH)
- Health Care Workers information on COVID-19 Resources (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ's (WA DOH)
Numbers Report:
03/11/2020 - 5/14/2023 Thurston County COVID-19 Report (updates ending June 1, 2023)
COVID-19 related Blogs:
- Public Health Connection (WA DOH)
- BienestarWA (Spanish Language)
Community Resources
Thurston County COVID-19 Rent Assistance (ERAP/T-RAP) is now closed to due to depleted funds. This program was funded by the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. It was intended as a short-term response to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thurston County has a new rent assistance program called Eviction Prevention Rent Assistance. This program is different than the COVID-19 pandemic relief rent assistance programs from the past few years.
- This program is offered at Family Support Center for South Sound, Partners in Prevention Education and Community Youth Services.
- This program is permanently funded through the legislature.
- This program includes a screening that prioritizes those most at risk of homelessness.
- This program requires applicants to participate in housing stability planning with a case manager.
- Eviction Prevention Rent Assistance Flyer
For Workers and Workplaces:
- L&I Requirements and Guidance for Preventing COVID-19 (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Masking Guidance)
- COVID-19 Information (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries)
- COVID-19 Economic Recovery Initiative (Thurston Regional Economic Recovery Task Force)
- COVID-19 Information (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Face Covering Required Signs:
Face Covering Signs from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services. For printed versions, please email tcphss.vax@co.thurston.wa.us or contact your local Chamber of Commerce.
Face Covering Required Sign
Mask Required Sign
Thank You Sign
12/09/2022 | Local health officers and healthcare leaders recommend wearing masks indoors |
10/24/2022 | Statement on COVID-19 restrictions in Thurston County Correctional Facilities from Kurt Hardin, Interim Director |
06/24/2022 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
05/20/2022 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
04/25/2022 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
03/11/2022 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
02/10/2022 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
12/23/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
12/07/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
08/25/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek Spanish Vietnamese |
08/13/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek Spanish Vietnamese |
07/23/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek Spanish Vietnamese |
07/01/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek Spanish Vietnamese |
06/18/2021 | Letter to the Community from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek Spanish Vietnamese |
06/2021 - |
To review Letters to the Community from 03/2020 - 06/2021, from Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek, please submit a request via the COVID-19 Secure Email Portal. |
There are vaccines available for COVID-19. To find locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters near you, visit vaccines.gov
Thurston County COVID-19 Vaccine Locations 2023
Spanish
Vietnamese
COVID-19 Recommended Vaccine(s) Schedule (05/10/2023)
Tools for Vaccine Patients
- COVID-19 Vaccine Dosage Schedule (CDC)
- What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
- Post vaccination considerations for long-term care residents (CDC)
- Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Is it COVID or a vaccine reaction? (WA DOH)
- Know your rights for immigrant community members. (WA DOH)
Vaccine Fact Sheets:
Schools & Childcare
2021-2022 School Year
11/01/2022 | Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
03/09/2022 | Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
12/31/2021 | Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
12/17/2021 | Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
08/31/2021 | Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek |
2020-2021 School Year
- Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine (flyer)
- What is contact tracing? (WA DOH)
- Contact Tracing - What will they ask me? (WA DOH)
- If you test positive - What will they ask?
- If you were in contact with someone who tested positive - What will they ask?
Symptoms, Testing, & Care
- CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker Tool (CDC)
- Expired COVID-19 Tests FAQ (WA DOH)
- Thurston County COVID-19 Testing Locations 2023
- Diagnostic (Viral) Testing Information (WA DOH)
Isolation and Quarantine Calculator (WA DOH)
COVID-19 is a virus that is spread when an infected person breathes out droplets that contain the virus, from person-to-person. (CDC)
- Anyone infected with COVID-19 can spread it, even if they do NOT have symptoms. Being exposed via close contacts relates to people who are in close contact with each other, meaning being within 6 feet of one another for at least 15 minutes.
- Through respiratory droplets produced when someone infected with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly can be inhaled.
- COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not currently showing symptoms.
- Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Some people infected with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or do not show symptoms. (CDC)
- If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, we encourage you to talk to your health care provider about being tested.
You can take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by doing the following things:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
- Wash your hands with soap and water, often.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
Contact our Disease Control and Prevention Program at 360-867-2610 or email at PHSS_DCP_CDTeam@Thurstoncounty.onmicrosoft.com if you have additional questions.