Statewide COVID response updates

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Statewide Response Updates

Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 698,493 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 13. There have been 9,608 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.

For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health’s dashboard. Data note: On Dec. 9, DOH began using new race and ethnicity information received from laboratories conducting COVID-19 testing to enhance the race and ethnicity information on the DOH dashboard for cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

DOH commemorates one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington. Since the first COVID-19 vaccine shipment arrived in Washington a year ago, more than 11.3 million doses of vaccine have been administered across the state, and more than 5.4 million Washingtonians have received one dose. Read the full news release.

COVID-19 boosters now recommended for everyone 16 and older. Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are now available for teens ages 16 and 17. Read the full news release.

Resources

Get a vaccine, exposure notifications, COVID-10 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 Resiliency Team business and worker 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 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.