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Asotin County Public Health
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Asotin County Public Health Update: September 23, 2020
COVID-19 TESTING AND RESULTS FOR ASOTIN COUNTY
Updated at 9:00 p.m. 9/23/2020
Positive Tests: 104 (This is total case count of positives for Asotin County, not a daily count)
Deaths: 2
Current Hospitalizations: 4
Updated at 9:00 p.m. 9/23/2020
Positive Tests: 104 (This is total case count of positives for Asotin County, not a daily count)
Deaths: 2
Current Hospitalizations: 4
Phase 3 Information
Now that we have been approved for Phase 3, an individual business sector (such as movies theaters, libraries, water recreation and museums) may open only AFTER the state publishes its guidelines for the specific sector. An individual business is only allowed to reopen after it can implement those guidelines. The guidelines can be accessed at https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers or as listed below. Activities and businesses are not authorized to open until a business is able to meet all safety criteria for the "Safe Start" plan. This "Safe Start" plan must be onsite and available to a regulator or law enforcement at anytime. This criteria was created by the collaboration of professionals in each of the sectors and Washington State Department of Health. "Safe Start" sets a careful approach to emerging from the pandemic. It allows for modifications of business closures and physical distancing measures while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.
“This phased approach to re-opening our economy will allow us to move forward with a careful and thoughtful balance of our state’s health and economic needs,” Inslee said. “However, if infection rates and hospitalizations for COVID-related issues go up, I would not hesitate to scale these efforts back down to protect public health and save lives.
“I fully recognize the impact this is having on families, workers and businesses, but we have not yet won the fight against this virus,” Inslee continued. “We continue to see infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths across the state from COVID-19.”
The following link is a resource page to the "Safe Start" plan for Phases 1, 2, and 3.
SAFE START PLANS AND GUIDANCE FOR REOPENING
https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers.
We have also listed the guidance links below for Phase II.
COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers For the latest COVID-19 information and resources visit coronavirus.wa.gov.
On May 31st, 2020 Governor Inslee signed Proclamation 20-25.4 and outlined his "Safe Start" plan for a county-by-county phased reopening. Under the plan, businesses and activities will reopen in phases with adequate social distancing measures & health standards in place. Businesses may also need to meet additional requirements developed specifically for their industry.
Essential Business GuidanceMany parts of the economy are already allowed to operate safely as essential businesses. For a list of essential businesses click here.
Now that we have been approved for Phase 3, an individual business sector (such as movies theaters, libraries, water recreation and museums) may open only AFTER the state publishes its guidelines for the specific sector. An individual business is only allowed to reopen after it can implement those guidelines. The guidelines can be accessed at https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers or as listed below. Activities and businesses are not authorized to open until a business is able to meet all safety criteria for the "Safe Start" plan. This "Safe Start" plan must be onsite and available to a regulator or law enforcement at anytime. This criteria was created by the collaboration of professionals in each of the sectors and Washington State Department of Health. "Safe Start" sets a careful approach to emerging from the pandemic. It allows for modifications of business closures and physical distancing measures while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.
“This phased approach to re-opening our economy will allow us to move forward with a careful and thoughtful balance of our state’s health and economic needs,” Inslee said. “However, if infection rates and hospitalizations for COVID-related issues go up, I would not hesitate to scale these efforts back down to protect public health and save lives.
“I fully recognize the impact this is having on families, workers and businesses, but we have not yet won the fight against this virus,” Inslee continued. “We continue to see infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths across the state from COVID-19.”
The following link is a resource page to the "Safe Start" plan for Phases 1, 2, and 3.
SAFE START PLANS AND GUIDANCE FOR REOPENING
https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers.
We have also listed the guidance links below for Phase II.
COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers For the latest COVID-19 information and resources visit coronavirus.wa.gov.
On May 31st, 2020 Governor Inslee signed Proclamation 20-25.4 and outlined his "Safe Start" plan for a county-by-county phased reopening. Under the plan, businesses and activities will reopen in phases with adequate social distancing measures & health standards in place. Businesses may also need to meet additional requirements developed specifically for their industry.
Essential Business GuidanceMany parts of the economy are already allowed to operate safely as essential businesses. For a list of essential businesses click here.
- Agriculture – issued May 28
- Additional Agricultural Guidance – issued June 2
- Automotive, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare/Public Health, In-Home Care, Maintenance, Recreation, Real Estate, and Retail Guidance – issued March 31
- Construction Guidance – issued March 25
- Commercial driver license guidelines – issued May 7
- Elective Surgeries Guidance – issued April 29
- Funeral Guidance – issued March 28
- Home Care Workers Guidance – issued June 22
- Outdoor Guidance – issued April 27
- Real Estate and Mortgage Guidance – issued March 27
- List of approved essential workforce education programs – issued May 7 (Updated May 19)
- Essential workforce education program standards – issued May 7
- Additional Guidance on Voluntary Contact Information – issued May 15
- Car Washes Requirements – issued May 7
- Construction – issued April 24
- Additional Construction Guidance – issued April 29
- Curbside Retail – issued May 8
- Higher Education – issued June 1
- Landscape Services and Outdoor Maintenance Industry – issued May 8
- Outdoor Recreation – issued May 14 (updated June 9)
- Outdoor Recreation- Golf – issued May 15
- Pet Walking Industry – issued May 8
- Recreational Activities* – issued June 9
- Religious and Faith Organizations – issued May 27 (Updated June 18)
- Vehicle and Vessel Sales Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions – issued May 6
- Washington Talking Book and Braille Library – issued June 2
- Weddings, Funeral and Memorial Services – issued June 18
- Additional Guidance on Voluntary Contact Information – issued May 15
- Card Rooms – issued June 12
- Construction – issued May 15
- Curbside Library Services – issued June 2
- Dine-in restaurants and taverns – issued May 11 (updated May 15)
- Drive-in Theaters – issued June 2
- Domestic Services – issued June 9
- Fitness – issued May 19 (Updated June 5)
- Higher Education – issued June 1
- In-store retail - issued May 12
- Manufacturing operations - issued May 12
- Outdoor Recreation – issued May 14 (updated June 9)
- Outdoor Recreation- Golf – issued May 15 (updated June 9)
- Personal Services (including Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, Barbers, Estheticians, Master Estheticians, Manicurists, Nail Salon Workers, Electrologists, Permanent Makeup Artists, Tattoo Artists, Cosmetology Schools and Esthetics Schools) - issued May 13
- Pet Grooming – issued May 18
- Professional Photography – issued May 15
- Professional Services - issued May 13
- Real Estate – issued May 19
- Religious and Faith Organizations – issued May 27 (Updated June 18)
- Sporting Activities – issued June 5
- Weddings, Funeral and Memorial Services – issued June 18
- Template for Phase 3 Businesses - Issued June 5
- Religious and Faith Organizations – issued May 27 (Updated June 18)
- Sporting Activities – issued June 5
- Weddings, Funeral and Memorial Services – issued June 18
Washington's 4-phased approach to reopening will be based on several metrics including testing capacity, our ability to trace contacts and positive cases, the number of new cases of COVID-19, and healthcare facilities ability to respond to patients. The dates in the charts are the earliest possible dates for the next phase, but that doesn't mean WA will move to each phase on those dates, only that it will be assessed every 3 weeks. Washington's ability to reopen depends on each of us continuing to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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.
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NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCES AND UPDATES
https://coronavirus.wa.gov/
https://www.cdc.gov/
Process for receiving essential status in Asotin County
https://www.cdc.gov/
Process for receiving essential status in Asotin County
- To receive an inclusion of essential business go to the following link Request inclusion of essential businesses fill out the form.
- If you receive clearance from the Governor's office through the form they provide, email the response to ACHD@ac-hd.org and call our office 509.243.3343.
- Asotin County Public Health maintains local authority, and our local process includes emailing your essential status (site specific) to ACHD@ac-hd.org. Public Health will follow up with you and the local city and/or county departments that also regulate your activity to make sure they are aware of your status.
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
FACTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Monday thru Thursday Hours:
7:30 ~ 5:30 open during lunch hours
~Closed on Fridays~
