The following DOH COVID-19 guidance documents and governor’s Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery requirements have recently been updated:

• GOV: Spectator Events(June 2)
  • New vaccinated section requirements added.
• GOV: Religious and Faith-Based Organizations(May 13)
  • New vaccinated section requirements added.
  • Update to face coverings requirements for certain activities.
• GOV:  Cruises(May 13)
  • NEW guidance for small cruises with overnight accommodations (250 passengers or less). 
• GOV: Agricultural Industry and Safety Plan Interpretive Guidance(May 7)
  • Relocated isolation requirements to the appropriate WAC.
  • Updates to transportation section to reflect increased capacity for shelter groups who are fully vaccinated.
• GOV: Weddings, Funerals, and Events(May 24)
  • Allowable dancing restrictions updated.
  • New fully vaccinated and accompanying face coverings information.
• DOH: K-12 School Requirements for 2021-2022(May 13)
  • Requirements for Summer 2021 and the 2021-2022 school year. This is being released to serve as a planning document, which will likely see updates over the summer prior to the start of the regular school year in the fall.
• DOH: K-12 School Testing Guidance(May 13)
  • Updated testing strategies for schools, and link to testing protocols for sports and extra-curricular activities.
• DOH: COVID-19 Infection Guidelinesfor Health Care Providers (May 12)
  • Removed 3 month timeframe post-vaccination, updated masking information.
• DOH: COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracingfor Health Care Providers (May 12)
  • Removed 3 month timeframe post-vaccination.
• DOH: Guidance for Temporary Worker Housing Emergency Rule(May 11)
  • Information added on impact of vaccinations for group shelters and shared facilities.
  • Updated requirements for isolation facilities to be provided by operators.
• DOH: Risk Assessment Template to Assess COVID-19 Exposure Risk for Residents/Clients after Community Visits(May 10)
  • Includes updates on visiting when fully vaccinated.
• DOH: Long-Term Care Facility Testing for Staff and Residents(May 10)
  • Routine testing recommendations updated to recommend testing all staff regardless of vaccination status.

DOH guidance can be found on the COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations page.

Governor Inslee’s Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery requirements for all sectors can be found on the COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers page.

Other reopening information

• All essential businesses are allowed to be open including grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and food producers. You can clarify status, or request inclusion on the list.
• Before visiting state parks or lands, confirm what's open.         
  • State Parks
  • Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Department of Natural Resources