COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers
On March 11, 2021, Governor Inslee announced the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process.
The full Healthy Washington phased chart is available here.
Important Reference Documents
- County Phase Status
- County Phase Metrics (“Roadmap to Recovery”)
- Outdoor and Open-air Structures with FAQ (Updated April 12)
- Facial Coverings Guidance for Businesses
- Voluntary Contact Information
- High Risk Worker Proclamation FAQ (Updated May 3)
Healthy Washington Requirements
The following business activities must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their region’s Healthy Washington phase:
Spectator Events
- Spectator Events - Updated May 13
Religious and Faith-Based Organizations
- Religious and Faith-Based Organizations - Updated May 13
Professional Services
- Professional Services - Updated March 19
Personal Services
- Personal Services - Updated March 19
Eating and Drinking Establishments
- Eating and Drinking Establishments - Updated March 17
Weddings, Funerals and Events
- Weddings, Funerals and Events - Updated May 13
Sports, Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness and Training - Updated March 26
- Outdoor Recreation - Updated March 23
- Water Recreation - Updated March 23
- Sporting Activities - Updated April 21
- Sporting Activities FAQ - Updated March 24
- Racing: non-motorized and motorized - Updated April 19
- Golf - Updated March 18
Indoor Entertainment Establishments
- Indoor Entertainment - Updated March 24
- Bowling - Updated March 18
- Card Rooms - Updated March 18
- Movie Theaters - Updated March 19
- Museums - Updated March 19
Outdoor Entertainment Establishments
- Drive-In Theaters and Events - Updated March 23
- Zoos and Aquariums - Updated March 18
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 - Updated May 7
- Agricultural Industry Safety Plan Interpretive Guidance - Updated May 7
- Agricultural Events - Updated March 19
- Agritourism - Updated March 19
- Car Washes
- Construction - Updated April 21
- Cruises - Updated May 13
- Domestic Services
- Fairs and Special Events - Updated April 26
- In Store Retail - Updated March 17
- Libraries - Updated March 22
- Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Venues - Updated March 19
- Motion Picture Industry
- Outdoor Maintenance/Landscaping
- Pet Grooming
- Professional Photography- Updated March 19
- Real Estate - Updated March 17
- Theater and Performing Arts - Updated April 21
- 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.
