COVID-19 Resources and Information
Healthiest Next Generation initiative
Every child deserves to grow up healthy. Recognizing that Washington's future depends on the health of our children, Governor Jay Inslee launched an initiative to join with families across the state in making our next generation the healthiest ever.
Inslee announces one-week extension of statewide restrictions
Inslee announces COVID-19 vaccine approval by multi-state workgroup
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. The governor was joined for the announcement by workgroup members Drs. Ed Marcuse and John Dunn and State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy.
State leaders warn U.S. Senators of pending ACA lawsuit amid Supreme Court nomination
As the U.S. Senate rushes through the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the lawsuit deciding the fate of Affordable Care Act (California v. Texas) will be heard by the U.S.
Washington ranked #1 state to work
Inslee announces guidance for long-term care facilities
Inslee announces five carriers intend to participate in public option
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today five insurance carriers have applied to offer public option plans in a majority of counties across the state.
Inslee extends face covering requirement for businesses statewide and halts county advancements
Inslee letter affirms support for Cascade Care, Washington’s public option
COVID-19: Department of Health – Health Care Workers
Inslee issues guidance to clarify limits on elective surgeries
Swedish and SEIU 1199NW agree on new contracts for caregivers
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and Swedish have agreed on new contracts that cover over 7,700 represented employees of Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Edmonds.
COVID-19: Stay Home, Stay Healthy
COVID-19: Quedate en Casa – Mantente Sano
Inslee names retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono head of Washington state COVID-19 health care response team
Gov. Jay Inslee today named retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono as Washington state director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management.
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries and dental services to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers
Inslee announced new restrictions today on non-urgent medical and dental procedures so the state can make sure Washington health care workers have enough protective equipment to wear as they work the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Restrictions on Non-Urgent Medical Procedures
COVID-19: Restricciones en Procedimientos Médicos No Urgentes
