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Asotin County Public Health
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September 24, 2021 COVID-19 Updates
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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a third dose of the vaccine for immunocompromised people.This is because their bodies have limited ability to learn how to make antibodies from the vaccine. For this small group of individuals, a third dose may help them create a more lasting immunity. So, upon hearing this, you might wonder, “do I need another shot too?” and that’s a great question. Read on to learn what you need to know about getting vaccinated again. medium.com/wadepthealth/booster-shots-third-doses-what-you-should-know-d2f75caa5503
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COVID-19
Mask Requirements
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Cloth Face Coverings
Frequently Asked Questions Staying home is still the most effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but face coverings, along with proper physical distancing, can help to significantly stem the spread. Now that many counties are partially reopened it’s critical that people wear masks and practice physical distancing in public. There are three public orders that combine to emphasize the importance of wearing masks and to encourage people to wear them in public places. When more Washingtonians wear face coverings in public the combined effect can greatly reduce transmission of COVID-19 from person to person, saving lives and helping us open the economy safely and wisely. The workplace order: Washington employers are required to ensure workers are wearing face coverings at work in almost all situations. Employers must provide face coverings if workers do not have them; employers are responsible to comply with this order, and the Department of Labor & Industries enforces it. |
The general public order: This order from the secretary of health requires Washingtonians, with some exceptions, to wear face coverings in public spaces (indoors in most situations, and outdoors when proper physical distancing can’t be maintained). People are individually responsible to comply with this order.
The governor’s order for customers in businesses: This order from Governor Jay Inslee says businesses cannot allow customers to enter their premises without face coverings. Other accommodations can be offered for customers who cannot wear masks. Businesses, with the help of local law enforcement if needed, are responsible to comply with this order.
The governor’s order for customers in businesses: This order from Governor Jay Inslee says businesses cannot allow customers to enter their premises without face coverings. Other accommodations can be offered for customers who cannot wear masks. Businesses, with the help of local law enforcement if needed, are responsible to comply with this order.
- Read the Department of Health (DOH) guidance on cloth face coverings (PDF)
- L&I guide: Which Mask for Which Task
- L&I Risk Assessment, Proper Face Covering Selection
- Read Governor Inslee’s cloth facial covering guidance related to Safe Start
- Protect others by wearing a cloth face covering: English and Spanish
- CDC: Use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
- The Do's and Don'ts of wearing face coverings
- King County directive to wear face coverings and which face covering you should wear
- Learn how to make a homemade face covering (PDF) from the Department of Labor and Industries
- How to make a face covering from an old t-shirt from the Surgeon General
- You can make a face covering that allows others to see your lips as you speak. It’s really helpful to people who are hard of hearing. The Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center has step-by-step instructions.
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCES AND UPDATES
WHAT TO DO IF:
STAY INFORMED
HAVE A QUESTION
- TRI-STATE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOTLINE 509.769.2215
- WASHINGTON STATE HOTLINE 1.800.525.0127
COVID-19 FACT SHEET
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