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Novel Coronavirus. Public Health Updates & Recommendations

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Clark County

Washington state

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronavirus disease 2019 website (Español)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information for travel webpage
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Travel Planner (travel guidance and recommendations for destination cities and states)
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Schools can play an important role to identify close contacts and communicate with parents and guardians. When a school learns of a confirmed case of COVID-19 on the school premises, they should:

  • Immediately notify Clark County Public Health of the case.

  • Identify and provide school-based close contacts of the case to Clark County Public Health. This includes contacts around the case from two days before symptoms started (or date of positive test if asymptomatic) until the time the case was no longer in school. Close contacts are defined as persons who were within 6 feet of the confirmed case for at least 15 minutes and would include siblings at the same school, those in the same cohort, and those sitting close to the student on the bus.

  • Schools should communicate to close contacts and advise them to self-monitor and quarantine for 14 days from the last exposure. Schools can provide close contacts with this guidance: What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19.

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Restaurants and bars are closed for indoor dine-in service. Open-air dining and to-go service are permitted, provided that all outdoor dining comply with the requirements of the Open Air and Outdoor Dining Guidance. Table size for outdoor dining is limited to a maximum of six (6) people.

Current indoor dining closure information

Phase 1 guidance

Agencies are updating documents as quickly as they can to align existing COVID prevention measure documents with the new phases outlined in the Governor’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan. COVID-19 prevention measure information contained in the documents below still apply. 

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Frequently asked questions

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Novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a new respiratory disease. Washington State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the first U.S. case of COVID-19 in Snohomish County, Wash. on Jan. 21, 2020. COVID-19 is part of a larger family of coronaviruses, some of which are normally circulating in the community and can cause illnesses like the common cold.

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The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

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People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to update the symptoms list as more is learned about COVID-19.

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include:

  • trouble breathing
  • persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • new confusion or inability to arouse
  • bluish lips or face

This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

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Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider about testing as soon as possible. Early testing is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Clark County.

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include:

  • trouble breathing
  • persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • new confusion or inability to arouse
  • bluish lips or face

This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

Here is additional guidance for people who have or think they have COVID-19:

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Most health care facilities now offer COVID-19 testing. Contact your health care provider to request testing.

People who are unable to access testing through their regular health care provider, those who do not have a health care provider or those who are uninsured can contact one of several local clinics providing testing to the community. Visit the COVID-19 testing webpage for a list of clinics.

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Clark County Public Health is urging everyone to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community:

  • Wear face coverings. Cloth face coverings should be worn anytime you are in public or gather with others from outside of your household.
  • Give space. Stay at least 6 feet away from other people, in public and anytime you're around people you don't live with.
  • Don't congregate. Gatherings should be small (no more than five people) and infrequent.

Everyday practices to prevent colds, influenza and other respiratory illnesses can also protect people against coronaviruses, including COVID-19. Clark County Public Health recommends people take the following actions to keep themselves healthy:

  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Stay home and away from others when sick.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
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There is no specific treatment for COVID-19 that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. People with COVID-19 can receive supportive care from hospitals to help relieve symptoms.

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Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for recommendations about traveling within the U.S. and internationally.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 Travel Planner has information about COVID-19 travel restrictions, guidance, and resources in cities and states across the country.

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Yes. Face coverings should be worn anytime you go in public or gather with people who you do not live with.

People infected with the virus causing COVID-19 may not have any symptoms (asymptomatic) but still spread the virus. And people who are infected can spread the virus up to two days before they develop symptom (pre-symptomatic).

When a person who is already infected with the virus (even if they don’t have symptoms) wears a cloth face covering, it can prevent the spread of infection to others by blocking droplets from spreading when the person coughs, sneezes or speaks.

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Pregnant people might be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant people. Additionally, there may be an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, among pregnant people with COVID-19. 

For more information about COVID-19 and pregnancy, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

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While COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China, the disease is not specific to any ethnic group or national origin. The risk of infection is based on exposure to disease, such as through travel to an area where the disease is occurring, and not on race, ethnicity or where someone was born. Viruses do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender or birthplace.

You can help to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with a disease outbreak by doing the following:

  • Speak up if you hear, see or read stigmatizing or harassing comments or misinformation.
  • Show compassion and support for individuals and communities most closely impacted and anyone who might be sick.
  • Do not make assumptions about someone’s health status based on their ethnicity, race or national origin.
  • Share accurate information. Rely on trusted sources of information about the causes of outbreaks from reputable sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Washington State Department of Health.

Here are additional resources with tips for reducing stigma:

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Report businesses suspected of violating the governor's order here. Workplace safety complaints about coronavirus or other issues can be filed by calling Washington Labor & Industries at 800.423.7233.