Washington State COVID-19 Status Report: May 25, 2021
On Friday the Washington Department of Labor & Industries issued updated guidance on masking and distancing rules for people fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
Under the new rules, fully vaccinated employees do not have to wear a mask or socially distance at work unless their employer or local public health agency still requires it. Employers may still require mask use if they choose.
Before ending mask and social distance requirements, employers must confirm workers are fully vaccinated — by having the worker either sign a document attesting to their status or provide proof of vaccination.
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 Structureswith 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 24
Sports, Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness and Training– Updated March 26
- Outdoor Recreation– Updated March 23
- Water Recreation– Updated March 23
- Sporting Activities– Updated May 19
- 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 May 19
- Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Venues– Updated May 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.
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