Thurston County | Public Health & Social Services | COVID-19 Resources: Schools and Child Care

Thurston County facilities are now open to the public with restrictions, including maintaining physical distancing of at least six feet at all times and, per the Washington State Secretary of Health’s face covering order wearing a cloth face covering or mask. If you come to county facilities, please be prepared for potentially long wait times or lines due to distancing guidelines. We continue to encourage residents to access county services online, by phone, by email, or through the use of drop boxes located outside of county buildings.
The availability of remote services vary by office and department.

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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 9/14/20. 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.

Local Updates

K-12 Education Health Officer Recommendation for Fall 2020

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

COVID-19 Resources

For Parents and Guardians

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?

Thurston County Public Health and Schools Communication Plan (update 9/25/20)

K-12 Staff

Thurston County Public Health and Schools Communication Plan (updated 9/25/20)
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

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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