Thurston County

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.

COVID-19 Resources: Schools and Child Care

Health Department COVID-19 Website

Public Health and Social Services Contact Information

During business hours call 360-867-2500

WA Relay: 711 or 800-833-6388

After business hours:

Public health emergency call 1-800-986-9050
Medical emergency call 911

Questions About COVID-19

If sick, stay home and contact your health care provider
For general information, contact the state Assistance Helpline

1-800-525-0127, press #

For Spanish press 2
For other languages, wait and request an interpreter

Text 'Coronavirus' to 211-211

Last update 11/18/20. Spread the facts.

School and Child Care Resources

The resources provided here are focused on families served by K-12 public and private schools, early learning and child care centers. As new information and resources become available, this page will be updated.

Guidance for Schools

K-12 Fall Guidance - Decision Tree from the Department of Health

What Do We Know About Children and Coronavirus Transmission? from the Kaiser Family Foundation

K-12 Schools - Fall 2020-2021 Guidance from the Department of Health
School Communication Plan from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (updated 11/18/20)

Local Updates

K-12 Education Health Officer Recommendation for Fall 2020

11/6/20 Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek (new)
10/29/20 Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and Heads of Schools from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek (new)
9/23/20 Letter to Thurston County Superintendents and K-12 Educators from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek
Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek's video to the community addressing her shool recommendation (9/23/20)

7/30/20 Letter to Thurston County Superintendents from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek
7/30/20 Letter to Thurston County Private K-12 Educational Organizations from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek

For Schools

Symptoms of COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Where to Get Tested for COVID-19 from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

What to Do if You Have Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 from the Washington State Department of Health

What is Contact Tracing 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?

Employee Health from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries

Student Health

Guidance on School Vaccine Requirements (new)
Communicable Disease Updates from the Thurston County Health Officer

COVID-19 Resources from the Washington State Department of Health

COVID-19 Resources from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Early Learning and Child Care

COVID-19 Resources

For Child Care Providers from the Washington State Department of Health
For Early Learning and Child Care from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families

Special Announcements

September Immunization Clinics for School Age Children (no cost)

Other Assistance

Child Care

Health Insurance for Children and Families

No Cost or Low Cost

More Information

COVID-19 Resources from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Resources from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
COVID-19 Resources from Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families

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