COVID-19 Stats and Resources

2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)

On March 1, 2020 the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health, in partnership with Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Umatilla County Public Health, Oregon Health Authority and Washington State Department of Health announced the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Walla Walla Valley. The case was a Umatilla County resident.

The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Walla Walla, or how the virus is spread, please call 509-524-2647. This line is staffed Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Or call the Washington State Department of Health line at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Phone lines are currently staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday.  Please note that this call center cannot access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your health care provider. 

Quick References: 

• Walla Walla County case count can be found here
• WA State Coronavirus Response website
• Testing
• What should I do if I have symptoms or have been exposed?
• Call your healthcare provider, or call before going to the emergency room
• We have guidance available for people who have or think they may have COVID-19:
• What to do if you have confirmed or suspected coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (PDF) 
• What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (PDF)
• What to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and have not been around anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (PDF)

 

Guidance 

• Governor COVID-19 Resources 
• Communities and Community Organization
• Child Care
• Contractors
• Walla Walla Valley- Construction Restart One Pager
• Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements
• Templates:
• Sample Safety Plan
• Notice to Workers, Sub-Contractors, and Government Officials
• Visitor Log
  
• Clearning and Disinfection Standards (CDC)
• Employee Rights Poster (English, Spanish)
• Toolbox Talk: Hygiene Guidelines for Construction
• Governor Announcement 
• Home Builders Association of Tri Cities - resource page

• Correctional Facilities (PDF)
• Dental Care Providers (PDF)
• Drinking Water (PDF)
• Emergency Authorities and Regulatory Flexibility
• Federal Quarantine
• First Responders
• Food Workers and Food Establishments
  • Coronavirus Retail Food Establishments Supply Chain Issues & Conservation Strategies (PDF)
  • Dining Area Closures: Guidance for Food Establishments (PDF)
• Funeral Homes (PDF)
• Healthcare Facilities
  • Behavioral Health Agency COVID-19 Related WAC Waiver (PDF)
• Healthcare Providers
• Higher Education
• Home Care Agencies
• Homeless Service Providers
  • Homeless Shelters (PDF)
  • COVID-19 Tips for Homeless Service Providers (PDF)
  • Interim Guidance on COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers (PDF)
  • Home Isolation Guidance for Families and Individuals Living in Permanent Supportive Housing (PDF)
• Jails and Detention Facilities
  • Recommendations for Jails and Detention Facilities with Onsite Medical (PDF)
  • Recommendations for Smaller Jails and Detention Facilities Without Onsite Medical (PDF)

 

• Juvenile and Behavior Rehabilitation Facilities (PDF)
• Local Government Planning Guide
• Local Health Jurisdictions
• Long Term Care Facilities
• Parents and Caretakers
• Persons Who are at Higher Risk for Serious Illness
• Schools
• Senior Centers
• Taxi and Rideshare Services
  • Taxi Companies (PDF)
  • Taxi and Rideshare Drivers
• Water Recreation Facilities
• Workplace and Employers

General Information

• CDC Videos that are helpful:
• Learn about human coronaviruses 
• 6 Steps to Prevent the spread of COVID-19
• What Older Adults Need to Know
• Things you can do to manage COVID-19 at home

• Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet - Available in multiple languages
• Frequently Asked Questions
• COVID-19 Education Materials - Available in multiple languages
• Stigma Reduction

Updated 03/26/2020

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