||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |||


Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,410,499 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 15.* There have been 11,522 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.

Data notes

  • *Effective Jan. 24, 2022, DOH updates the COVID-19 data dashboard on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.
  • Light gray lines on the dashboard’s graphs indicate a time period in which the data being displayed should be considered incomplete. This period varies by metric.
  • Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, DOH is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems in reporting cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health’s dashboard.

Gov. Jay Inslee’s Feb. 17 press conference. The governor held a press conference today to discuss the latest COVID-19 trends and plans for transitioning to the next phase of Washington state’s COVID-19 response. The governor was joined by Secretary of Health Umair Shah, Deputy Secretary of COVID response Lacy Fehrenbach, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. Watch the full press conference recording.

COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response. Today, the governor’s office announced updates to several key pandemic-related proclamations. Read the governor’s full Feb. 17 news release.

Resources

Get a vaccine, exposure notifications, COVID-19 testing, and proof of vaccination. Use the DOH vaccine locator to help end the pandemic. Next, get WA Notify so you’ll know if you’ve been near another person who later tests positive for COVID-19. To get quickly and easily tested anywhere in Washington, visit the DOH COVID-19 testing locations page. For K-12 students, staff, and parents/guardians, learn more about our partnership that helps schools provide easy COVID-19 testing on site. Once vaccinated, you can provide your vaccination status using WA Verify.

Latest COVID-19 reopening guidance for businesses and workers. See a full list of current reopening guidance from the Governor’s Office.

Guidance and resources for employers and business owners. Sign up for the Economic and Business Resilience Newsletter.

The state COVID-19 Assistance Hotline is a general information line related to COVID-19. If you need information or have a general question, call 1-800-525-0127, then press # or text 211-211 for help. New hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and on observed state holidays. You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more.

Washington Listens helps people manage stress and anxiety they may be experiencing because of COVID-19. If you or anyone you know is having difficulties managing stress, call the Washington Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred method. See resources and self-help tips from Washington Listens.


 

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