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 (with FAQ)
• Facial Coverings Guidance for Businesses
• 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

Weddings, Funerals and Events

• Weddings, Funerals and Events

Sports, Recreation and Fitness

• Fitness and Training
• Outdoor Recreation
• Water Recreation
• Sporting Activities
  • Sporting Activities FAQ
• Racing: non-motorized and motorized
• Golf

Indoor Entertainment Establishments

• Indoor Entertainment
• Bowling
• Card Rooms
• Movie Theaters
• 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​

• Agricultural Industry
  • Agricultural Industry Safety Plan Interpretive Guidance
• Agricultural Events
• Agritourism
• Car Washes
• Construction
• Domestic Services
• In Store Retail
• Libraries
  • WA Talking Book and Braille Library
• Manufacturing
• Miscellaneous Venues
• Motion Picture Industry
• Outdoor Maintenance/Landscaping
• Pet Grooming
• Professional Photography
• Real Estate
• Recovery Support Groups
• Theater and Performing Arts
• Transportation
• Vehicle and Vessel Sales
• Workforce Education Programs

For additional industry-specific safety practices, including those for Farm and Agricultural Workers, Food Workers and Establishments, schools, healthcare providers, and others, please visit the Department of Health’s Resources and Recommendations Page.