While we are still following the ‘Stay Home- Stay Healthy’ order until May 4th at this time, many people are anxious to learn how we will get back to work and begin the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With knowledge still being gathered about COVID-19, there is no consensus on the best way to achieve this and the approach varies around the globe on what this process looks like. Below are links to information on what our federal and state governments have planned to achieve both health and economic stability with COVID-19.
The Federal Government has provided the following guidance, while giving states authority to decide what approach will work best for each unique place:
The Washington State Government has also provided the following guidance and recovery plan:
On April 23rd, the Governor has re-opened low-risk construction sites that can follow the COVID-19 Safety Plan. See the FAQs for clarification on how this applies:
For our businesses that remain closed and need assistance, follow the link to assistance programs available. Check back often, as some programs have already exhausted the support they can provide, but new options become available.
For families, K-12 schools are closed to traditional, in-person instruction for the rest of the school year. Find some outdoor relief by making day visits to nearby state parks and public land starting Tuesday, May 5th as the Governor eases outdoor restrictions. To keep these outdoor places open, social distancing and safety precautions must be taken to prevent spreading of COVID-19.
Having a decrease in new COVID-19 cases and available testing is the gateway to opening our public spaces again. Health organizations are our best resource for informing us on where we are in that process and how we can help accomplish that goal. Stay up to date on the information from our Grant County Health District, Washington State Coronavirus Response, and the CDC.
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Expect these tips to apply at most locations when businesses begin to re-open.