Coronavirus Coronavirus Resources

Thurston County facilities are open to the public with safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect public and employee health. Learn more here.

Resources

More Information

Washington State Department of Health Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website
Washington State Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Website
COVID-19 related Blogs from Washington State Department of Health

Public Health Connection
BienestarWA (Spanish Language)

COVID-19 Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Social Media

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order

Restriction on Social Gatherings Size from 50 to 10 People by the Governor Jay Inslee (7/20/20)
Phase 3 Business Activity Guidelines for the Safe Start Plan

General Information about COVID-19

Frequently Asked Questions from Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (7/10/20)

Plain Language Information on COVID-19 from the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
TVW COVID-19 Television Coverage
Basic Information about COVID-19

Symptoms of COVID-19

How to stop the spread of germs

Handwashing signs

Masks or Face Coverings

Form to Report Concerns about Employees not Wearing Face Coverings in Violation of the State Mandate
Summary Poster of Statewide Face Covering Mandate from the Washington State Department of Health
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Statewide Face Covering Mandate from the Washington State Department of Health

Guidance on Face Coverings from the Washington State Department of Health

Worker Face Covering and Mask Requirement from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Washington Coronavirus Hazard Considerations for Employers (except health care) Face Coverings, Masks and Respirator Choices from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Top 10 Reasons to Wear a Mask from the Washington State Department of Health
How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

How to Wash Cloth Face Coverings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloth Face Covering Use from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions about Face Coverings from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (8/27/20)

For Parents and Guardians

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Families from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
COVID-19 Information for Parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Talking to Children about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

For People at Higher Risk

COVID-19 Information about Who is at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Guidance for People at Higher Risk for Serious Illness from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Information for Older Adults and People with Disabilities from the US DHHS Administration for Community Living
COVID-19 Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Caring for someone at higher risk for COVID-19

Contact Tracing

What is contact tracing? from the Washington State Department of Health

Spanish

Contact Tracing - What will they ask me? from the Washington State Department of Health

Overview

If you test positive - What will they ask?

If you were in contact with someone who tested positive - What will they ask?

Web Page - More Information on Case Investigations and Contact Tracing (FAQ's , etc.) from the Washington State Department of Health

For Long-Term Care

COVID-19 Information for Long Term Care from the Washington State Department of Health
Communicable Disease Updates from the Thurston County Health Officer

For Senior Centers

COVID-19 Resources for Senior Centers from the National Council on Aging
COVID-19 Information for Older Adults and People with Disabilities from the US DHHS Administration for Community Living

For First Responders

Public Health Advisories for Law Enforcement from the Thurston County Health Officer
COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations from the Washington State Department of Health

For Homeless Service Providers

Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
COVID-19 Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Recommendations for Homeless Shelter Facilities from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Tips for Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Providers from the Washington State Department of Commerce

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Thurston County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs and donation locations from Thurston County Emergency Management
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) statewide needs and supply information from Washington State

Health Insurance

Washington Healthplanfinder
Health Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 related Issues from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Travelers

U.S. Travelers going Abroad Health Information

Multilingual

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information in Multiple Languages
Plain Language Information on COVID-19 from the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
BienestarWA Spanish Language COVID-19 Blog from the Washington State Department of Health

For Onsite Sewage Systems

COVID-19 Information for Onsite Sewage System

American Sign Language

American Sign Language COVID-19 Video Resources

Public Health and Social Services Contact Information

During business hours call 360-867-2610
WA Relay: 711 or 800-833-6388
Public health emergency call 1-800-986-9050
Medical emergency call 911
COVID-19 Business Group

COVID19ThurstonPHSS@co.thurston.wa.us
360-867-2634

State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline

Call 1-800-525-0127

Then press #

Hours:

Monday through Friday 6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Language

Press 2 for Spanish
For other languages wait and request an interpreter

Or text 'Coronavirus' to 211-211

For Spanish reply 'esp' to the hotline message