Thurston County | Public Health & Social Services

Public Access is Closed to Most County Facilities Due to COVID-19.

In response to Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, Thurston County has moved to an essential services model, in effect
through Monday, May 4, 2020. Courts and other elected offices may operate under different hours or restrictions.

(For more information on essential functions, visit: https://bit.ly/3dwIBK8)
(For office contacts, visit: https://bit.ly/3bs7bdy)

COVID-19 Resources

Health Department COVID-19 Website

Public Health & 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.

Washington State has established a call center for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions.

Call 1-800-525-0127

Then press #

Press 2 for Spanish

For other languages, press # and say your language

Open 7 days a week from 6:00am - 10:00pm
The line provides a message first, then places you on hold for the next available person

Last update 4/4/20. Spread the facts.

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
Washington State Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Website

Stay at Home Order

What's Open and Closed from Washington State
Frequently Asked Questions about What it Means to Stay Home
Shelter in Place (Stay Home -Stay Healthy) Order from Governor Jay Inslee

For Local Residents

4/3/20 Letter to the Community from the County Commissioners and Mayors of Thurston County (new)
3/31/20 Letter to the Community about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu (new)

Spanish version

3/24/20 Letter to the Community about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu

Spanish version

3/14/20 Letter to the Community about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer Dr. Diana Yu
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Spanish version

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 (new)
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance in Washington due to COVID-19
Testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the Washington State Department of Health
U.S. Travelers going Abroad Health Information
TVW COVID-19 Television Coverage

Multilingual

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information in Multiple Languages

For Individuals at Higher Risk

COVID-19 Guidance for People at Higher Risk for Serious Illness from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Information about Who is at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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

For Parents and Guardians

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
Mental Health and Coping Resources from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

For Child Care Providers

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 Food Establishments (Restaurants)

COVID-19 Guidance for Food Establishments in Thurston County from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services

Summary of Key COVID-19 Precautions for Thurston County Food Service Managers (3/24/20)

Spanish version

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

For Workplaces

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Initiative from the Thurston Regional Economic Recovery Task Force (new)
Small Business COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions from Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (new)
What Businesses are Open and Closed from Washington State
COVID-19 Business Information for Administrators and Employees
COVID-19 Information from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

For Health Care Providers

Public Health Advisories about COVID-19 from the Thurston County Health Officer
Communicable Disease Updates from the Thurston County Health Officer
Restrictions on Non-Urgent Medical Procedures by Proclamation of Governor Jay Inslee
COVID-19 Resources from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Waiting Room Signs in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese
Special Droplet Contact Precautions Sign in English

For Dental Care Providers

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
Restrictions on Non-Urgent Medical Procedures by Proclamation of Governor Jay Inslee

For First Responders

COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations from the Washington State Department of Health

For Long Term Care

Communicable Disease Updates from the Thurston County Health Officer
COVID-19 Information for Long Term Care 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 (new)
COVID-19 Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (new)
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

For Senior Centers

COVID-19 Recommendations 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

For Schools

COVID-19 Resources from the Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Resources from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Communicable Disease Updates for Schools from the Thurston County Health Officer

For Onsite Sewage Systems

COVID-19 Information for Onsite Sewage System

Educational Material

COVID-19 Blog from the Washington State Department of Health

BienestarWA

Caring for someone at higher risk for COVID-19

English version
Chinese version
Spanish version
Vietnamese version

Symptoms of COVID-19

English version
Chinese version
Spanish version

How to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak

English version
Chinese version
Vietnamese version
Other languages

How to stop the spread of germs:

English version
Spanish version
Chinese version

Handwashing signs

English version
Chinese version
Spanish version
Vietnamese version
Other languages

More Information

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

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