More details about Washington State’s “Roadmap to Recovery” Phase 3 here. To help keep us headed in the right direction, we still need to follow the three W’s: Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Watch your distance.
For more specifics on the new guidance, please go here.
Gov. Inslee announces expansion in vaccine eligibility. The expansion will open up appointments on March 31st for:
• Anyone aged 60-64.
• Critical workers in congregate settings in the following categories: Restaurants, Food service, Manufacturing, Construction jobs.
• Anyone with two or more comorbidities (as defined by the Dept. of Health).
• Anyone living in congregate settings, including group homes, correctional facilities, those experiencing homelessness, etc.
• Anyone in the previous tiers is still eligible.
The Washington State Department of Health launched this new, user friendly web tool to help people find open vaccination appointments near them. The website provides various scheduling options from multiple providers and is available in multiple languages. The website is: https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/ or call 1-800-525-0127. Find your phase at www.findyourphasewa.org.
Gov. Inslee also announced the statewide eviction moratorium will be extended through June 20; Utility shutoff moratorium is extended through July 31; and Debt garnishment on federal pandemic payments is still prohibited.
Indoor visitation in long-term care and nursing home facilities are permitted for visitors or residents who are fully vaccinated.
Additional COVID-19 Resources here.