COVID-19 in whitman county
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POSITIVE CASES: 19
NEGATIVE CASES: 953 UPDATED: 5/21/2020 12:07 am **Data is based on information submitted and/or communicated to Whitman County Public Health and may not constitute an exhaustive list of testing results or cases in Whitman County.
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STAY INFORMED
Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to answer questions from the public about COVID-19. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington State, how the virus is spread and what to do if you have symptoms, call their hotline at 1-800-525-0127 and press #.
what should i do if i have symptoms or have been exposed TO COVID-19?
WHAT IS COvid-19?Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. They usually cause mild respiratory illnesses like the common cold. There have been coronaviruses that cause more severe illnesses, such as SARS and MERS. A new type of coronavirus called 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has been identified. COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus has since spread throughout China and to other international locations, including the U.S. This is an emerging disease, and the information available is developing over time.
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HOW IS IT SPREAD?
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SYMPTOMS & RISK
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Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. These symptoms may include a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. A person's individual risk depends on their exposure to the virus. Some people have an increased risk of infection, especially those who have had close contact with a positive COVID-19 patient, or those who have traveled recently to an area with community spread.
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PREVENTION
"STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY" ORDER
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On March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation directing all residents immediately to heed current State public health directives to stay home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors and additional sectors as the State Public Health Officer may designate as critical to protect health and well-being of all Washingtonians. Click here for a list of "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers"
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SAFE START WASHINGTON
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On May 4, 2020 Governor Inslee released the Safe Start Washington, Phased Approach to Recovery. Washington will begin easing the restrictions in the Stay Home, Stay Safe order. This chart explains the phased reopening process. It is a gradual, data-driven approach. For complete info, watch the Governor's press conference or read the full article providing more detail on Phases and requirements.
As of May 15, 2020 Whitman County is in Phase 2. Phase 2 Approval and guidance here. |
RE-OPENING GUIDANCE
The governor’s office will provide industry-specific guidance and safety criteria for businesses listed in each phase of the plan. Business activities are not authorized to open until a business is able to meet all safety criteria. Guidance documents will be added here as they become available. Workplace safety and health complaints may be submitted to the L&I Call Center: (1-800-423-7233). General questions from employers about the Safe Start plan can be directed to the state’s Business Response Center.
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Phase 1 Business Activity Guidelines
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Phase 2 Business Activity Guidelines
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