Party of Five: What are the rules?

August 7, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

As the pandemic wears on and the summer weather turns ever more glorious, the temptation to gather with friends and relatives only grows stronger. But with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across Washington State, it is more important than ever to follow a few basic rules about social engagements.

Ensuring Safe Start Compliance in Restaurants and Taverns: SSTAR Launches in King County

August 6, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

After entering Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Reopening Plan, Public Health – Seattle & King County has observed an unsettling trend with COVID-19 cases rising as restaurants, bars, and taverns resume operations. In an effort to keep businesses open and move King County forward through the Safe Start phases, Public Health is launching a new initiative to begin educational outreach and enforcement of Safe Start requirements for operating restaurants, bars, and taverns.

Public Health supports decisions by schools to begin school year with online learning

July 22, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

In this challenging time, schools are making tough decisions for the health of our community.

Statement on closure of Duke’s Restaurant at Alki Beach

July 8, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

On July 8, 2020, Public Health – Seattle & King County closed Duke’s Chowder House on Alki Beach. This restaurant location was closed due to an ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 among employees, the potential for workplace and employee transmission, and for non-compliance with Washington’s Safe Start Plan.

Doing the right thing: Restaurants and COVID-19

July 8, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

In response to rising COVID-19 cases county wide, Public Health – Seattle & King County is expanding efforts to educate and enforce compliance of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start COVID-19 reopening requirements in food establishments.

What Does Phase 2 Mean for Families?

June 24, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

Are you a parent or caregiver wondering what Phase 2 means for your family? We’ve compiled a list of questions and answers that may help you navigate through some of the confusion as we safely re-open. Can we see friends and family again? Yes! You can gather with up to five favorites once a week. For example, you can […]