COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers

On January 5, Governor Inslee announced the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan, which lays out the process to safely reopen Washington state. The plan includes guidance for certain businesses and industries to help protect Washingtonians and minimize the spread of COVID-19.

The full Healthy Washington phased chart is available here.

Important Reference Documents

• Regional Phase Status (“Roadmap to Recovery”)
• Outdoor and Open-air Structures
• Voluntary Contact Information

Healthy Washington Requirements

The following business activities must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their region’s Healthy Washington phase:

Religious and Faith-Based Organizations

• Religious and Faith-Based Organizations

Professional Services

• Professional Services

Personal Services

• Personal Services

Eating and Drinking Establishments

• Restaurants, Taverns, Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries

Sports, Recreation and Fitness

• Fitness and Training
• Outdoor Recreation
• Water Recreation
• Sporting Activities: recreational, K-12, higher education and professional
• Racing: non-motorized and motorized
• Golf

Indoor Entertainment Establishments

• Bowling
• Card Rooms
• Museums

Outdoor Entertainment Establishments​

• Drive-In Theaters
• Zoos and Aquariums

All employers must follow COVID-19 prevention protocols for employees as required by the Department of Labor and Industries. Industry-specific workplace requirements are listed below:  

Additional Industry Requirements​

• Car Washes
• Construction
• Domestic Services
• Libraries
  • WA Talking Book and Braille Library
• Manufacturing
• Motion Picture Industry
• Pet Grooming
• Theater and Performing Arts
• Vehicle and Vessel Sales