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.
(For office and department contacts, visit: https://bit.ly/3bs7bdy) ) (For COVID-19 Information, visit: https://bit.ly/2N9DYtJ)
Health Department COVID-19 Website
Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing
Washington State call center for Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions
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Information and Resources for Thurston County
Information and resources about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are added to this webpage and updated regularly.
Other useful websites for COVID-19 information include:
Washington State Department of Health Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website
Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order
Phase 3 Business Activity Guidelines for the Safe Start Plan
Safe Start Plan for Re-Opening Businesses
Downloadable PDF of Plan (7/1/20)
Reopening Washington Schools Plan
Outdoor Recreation (Washington State Lands and Parks)
Non-Urgent Medical Services Re-Start
Masks or Face Coverings
Form to Report Concerns about Employees not Wearing Face Coverings in Violation of the State Mandate (new)
Cloth face masks for low-income Thurston County residents.
Get cloth face masks at no cost on Thursday, July 9 from 10:00am - 3:00pm at Evergreen Christian Community.
Masks will be handed out in the church's parking lot in a drive thru pick-up lane.
Address: 1000 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, 98502
South Sound YMCA branches in Thurston County
Briggs YMCA, 1530 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia, 98501, 360-753-6576
Plum Street YMCA, 505 Plum Street SE, Olympia, 98501, 360-357-6609
Call if you have questions or need more information
The masks being distributed were purchased by Washington State and are for low income residents of Thurston County (people below 200% of poverty).
Statewide Face Covering Mandate from the Washington State Department of Health (new)
Guidance on Face Coverings from the Washington State Department of Health (new)
English version
Spanish version
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 (new)
How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vietnamese version
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
Testing for COVID-19
SeaMar Community Health Center - 3030 Limited Lane NW, Olympia, 98506 (new)
Diagnostic (viral) testing for people showing symptoms of COVID-19
For more information call: 360-491-1399
Fridays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Providence Medical Group Hawk's Prairie Clinic - 2555 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, 98516
Diagnostic (viral) testing is for people showing symptoms of COVID-19 only
For more information call: 855-776-4362
Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm
Diagnostic (Viral) Testing Information from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Diagnostic (Viral) Testing Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Spanish verion
Antibody (Past Infection) Testing Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For People who are Sick
COVID-19 Symptoms from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Symptom Checker from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What to Do if You Are Sick from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How to Clean Your Home if Someone is Sick 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 (updated)
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
Washington Healthplanfinder
Health Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 related Issues from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Other languages
6/30/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
6/23/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
6/16/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
6/9/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
6/2/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
5/29/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
5/26/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
5/20/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
5/12/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
5/5/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
4/28/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
4/21/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
4/14/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
4/7/20 Letter to the Community from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
4/3/20 Letter to the Community from the County Commissioners and Mayors of Thurston County
3/31/20 Letter to the Community about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
3/24/20 Letter to the Community about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
3/14/20 Letter to the Community about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
Plain Language Information on COVID-19 from the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Mental Health and Coping Resources from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
U.S. Travelers going Abroad Health Information
TVW COVID-19 Television Coverage
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information in Multiple Languages
BienestarWA Spanish Language COVID-19 Blog from the Washington State Department of Health
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
Public Health Advisory for Child Care Providers and Facilities from the Thurston County Health Officer
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Child Care Providers from the Washington State Department of Health
Information for Child Care Providers in Spanish
For Water Recreation Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions for COVID-19 Phase 3 - Reopening Pools, Spas and Water Recreation Facilities from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (new)
Water Recreation Facility Occupancy in Phase 3and 4 (Supplemental Guidance) from the Washington State Department of Health (new)
For Food Establishments (Restaurants)
Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Phase 3 Related Requirements for Food Establishments and Restaurants from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (new)
COVID-19 Guidance for Food Establishments in Thurston County from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Phase 2 Guidance
Thurston County Re-Opening Cover Letter (5/27/20)
Summary of Key COVID-19 Precautions for Thurston County Food Service Managers (3/24/20)
Restricting Dining-In, Explaining Social Distancing Allowances (3/18/20)
Sanitizing, Ill Workers and Supply Issues (3/12/20)
COVID-19 Guidance for Food Establishments from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Information from the National Restaurant Association in English and Spanish
Phase 3 Business Activity Guidelines for Safe Start Plan
COVID-19 Information from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Initiative from the Thurston Regional Economic Recovery Task Force
COVID-19 Information from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
COVID-19 Information for Long Term Care from the Washington State Department of Health
For Health Care Providers
COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Page from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department
Communicable Disease Updates from the Thurston County Health Officer
COVID-19 Resources from the Washington State Department of Health
Public Health Advisories for Dental Providers from the Thurston County Health Officer
COVID-19 Health Alert for Dental Providers from the Washington State Department of Health
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Thurston County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs and donation locations from Thurston County Emergency Management
Public Health Advisories for Law Enforcement from the Thurston County Health Officer
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 Resources for Senior Centers from the National Council on Aging
Reopening Washington Schools Plan (new)
COVID-19 Resources from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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