COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers
For the latest COVID-19 information and resources visit coronavirus.wa.gov.
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.
Essential Business Guidance
Many 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
- 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
- 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
Phase 1 Business Activity Guidelines
- 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
- Outdoor Recreation Additional Guidance – issued May 26
- Outdoor Recreation- Golf – issued May 15
- Pet Walking Industry – issued May 8
- Religious and Faith Organizations – issued May 27
- Spiritual drive-in services – issued May 6
- Vehicle and Vessel Sales Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions – issued May 6
Phase 2 Business Activity Guidelines
- Additional Guidance on Voluntary Contact Information – issued May 15
- Construction – issued May 15
- Dine-in restaurants and taverns – issued May 11
- Fitness – issued May 19
- Higher Education – issued June 1
- In-store retail - issued May 12
- Manufacturing operations - issued May 12
- Outdoor Recreation – issued May 14
- Outdoor Recreation Additional Guidance – issued May 26
- Outdoor Recreation- Golf – issued May 15
- 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
