||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |||
Newest numbers. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 346,420 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on April 5. There have been 5,299 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.
For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health’s dashboard and the state’s Road to Recovery Metrics dashboard.
DOH updated service and emotional support animals guidance. This guidance provides assistance to local governments in establishing best practices standards for people who are ill with COVID-19 and depend on a service animal or emotional support animal. It outlines the legal definitions, patient responsibilities, safety and support information, and potential funding resources. Read the full guidance here.
FEMA to provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Applications will be accepted beginning April 12. Read more details here.
Statewide COVID-19 outbreak report. This weekly document provides an overview of reported COVID-19 outbreaks in our state, based on information in DOH’s Washington Disease Reporting System (WDRS). Read the full April 2 report here.
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