COVID-19 INFORMATION Yakima County information & data Read On... About Us Your Health Community Environment Providers & Partners Search HomeCommunityHealth DistrictYour HealthCOVID-19 COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Booster Shots- Who is eligible? 08/18/2021 Gov. Jay Inslee announced a vaccination requirement for employees working in K-12, most childcare and early learning, and higher education, as well as an expansion of the statewide mask mandate to all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. More.. Gov. Jay Inslee issues proclamation requiring vaccination for most state employees, health and long-term care workers. Mask up where required. Masks remain an important tool to keep us safe from infection. If you’re fully vaccinated, you don’t need to wear a mask outdoors or in many indoor settings. Wherever you go, be sure to follow the rules of the room you’re in. You are fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or your single dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask or stay 6-feet apart in public, except where required by law, local business or workplace guidance. Everyone is still required to wear masks in healthcare settings, childcare facilities, camps, K-12 schools, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and public transportation. Take these actions to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community Get vaccinated. Fully vaccinated people can now do more things safely without a mask. If you are not fully vaccinated, continue wearing a mask – most important is a snug fit! Traveling soon? Check out the latest travel guidance! Get tested and stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Educational Information and Resources Community Information and Resources Handouts and Print Resources Questions Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FAQ’s Washington State Department of Health FAQ’s More Frequently Asked Questions The Department of Health has a call center to answer questions about the virus. Call (800) 525-0127 multiple language interpreters available. COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Data Summary Handouts and Print Resources COVID-19 Media Releases Yakima County COVID-19 Testing Sites Face Mask Guidance Business and Industry Guidance COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Guidance for Fall and Winter Celebrations YAKIMA COUNTY HOME NOTIFY ME ACCESSIBILITY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EXTENSION OFFICE BLOCK WATCH Contact Us Yakima County 128 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Contact Us Quick Links Alert Yakima Signup/Login Inmate Lookup Yakima County Employment Juvenile Justice Center Site Links Home Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® Selecteer een taal▼