COVID-19 in whitman county
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Positive Cases: 95
Hospitalizations to Date: 2 Currently Hospitalized: 0 Fatalities: 0 LAST UPDATED: 8/3/2020 8:12 am **Data is based on information submitted and/or communicated to Whitman County Public Health and may not constitute an exhaustive list of cases in Whitman County. For negative case count, visit the Washington State DOH Dashboard
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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
MANDATORY MASK RULE
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As of July 7, 2020, face coverings are required statewide in all public spaces because they are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19, especially when combined with 6 feet of physical distance.
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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. The requirements and allowances under each phase changes regularly, please stay up to date through the re-opening guidance below, and by visiting the Governor's COVID-19 Resources page. **Beginning July 20, 2020 - social gatherings have been reduced to 10 people
As of June 6 Whitman County is in Phase 3. |
RE-OPENING GUIDANCE
EMPLOYERS: Click here for guidance on contact tracing and COVID-19 response in your workplace.
The governor’s office provides 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.
The governor’s office provides 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.
PHASE 2 GUIDELINES |
PHASE 3 GUIDELINES |
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For Phase 3, industry specific guidelines from Phase 2 carry over into Phase 3 unless otherwise specified.
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