- Free COVID-19 testing is now available from Public Health – Seattle & King County for people with symptoms of COVID-19 who are at highest risk for severe illness from the disease and don’t have regular access to healthcare. Symptomatic healthcare providers, workers in congregate care settings, and people working in critical infrastructure occupations will also be served. Read more...
- The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs compiled this COVID-19 Eligibility and Public Charge Guide for Immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other services listed on this page. Read more...
- The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is administering the Disaster Cash Assistance Program (DCAP) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. DCAP is designed to provide emergency assistance with natural disasters in mind, like wildfires and flooding and is now available due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DCAP is available for one month, in a 12-month period, to all Read more...
- King County has entered the Phase 2 of Washington’s Safe Start plan. Limited social gatherings may be held with five or fewer people outside your household. Restaurants, retailers and other businesses can once again serve customers. Most businesses will be required to operate at reduced capacity and hours, and all will be required to follow state guidelines designed to ensure Read more...
- Pandemic-EBT is a new and temporary food benefit to help families buy groceries for their children because schools have been closed due to COVID-19. Any child can receive P-EBT, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. The only requirement is a child must be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Learn more about this program and how to receive this Read more...
- The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications “to support local partnerships to develop action plans that stabilize and expand child care capacity in communities.” There will be two rounds of funding. Learn more about the grant and how to apply here. Read more...
- For a full list of state programs that you may qualify for, fill out this survey on Washington Connection. If you are looking for a specific service, this guidline covers some sections in fields: unemployment, housing,utilities, cash assistance, food assistance, childcare, resources for undocumented immigrants, small business loans &disaster assistance. Follow this guide to learn more. Read more...
- Every week, Public Health – Seattle & King County and the City of Seattle are updating this map with free public food resources in King County. Click on the ‘Return to Main Page’ button to see a list view and printable list view. Read more...
- On May 4th, 2020 Governor Inslee signed Proclamation 20-25.3 and outlined the “Safe Start” plan, a phased approach to re-open Washington’s economy. Under the plan, businesses and activities will re-open in phases with adequate social distancing measures & health standards in place. Businesses may also need to meet additional requirements developed specifically for their industry. This website includes guidlines for Read more...
- This guiline is targeted to all in-store retail opening during phase 2. The retail stores must adopt a written procedure for dine-in service that is at least as strict as the Phase 2 procedure and complies with all safety and health requirements. Read more...
- This guideline is targeted to all restaurants/taverns opening during Phase 2. The restaurant/tavern must adopt a written procedure for dine-in service that is at least as strict as the Phase 2 procedure and complies with all safety and health requirements. Read more...
- Governor Jay Inslee, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, has established a data-driven approach to reopen Washington and modify physical distancing measures while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19. This approach reduces the risk of COVID-19 to Washington’s most vulnerable populations and preserves capacity in our health care system, while safely opening up businesses and resuming gatherings, Read more...