AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources.
News
Governor’s Office, WA State departments, and King County News
- Inslee announces 10-person limit on gatherings in some counties
- Mayor Durkan urges community-wide action to combat the spiking cases of COVID-19
- King County partners with King County Library System to distribute face coverings
- Inslee extends phase “pause” to July 28th, citing COVID-19 spike
- Waiting for your COVID-19 test result? Here’s what you can do.
New OR updated Resources and Services
For the full list of resources and services, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19.
City of Seattle Free COVID-19 Testing
- The City of Seattle, King County, and UW Medicine are now offering free COVID-19 testing for people who live, work, or regularly visit Seattle. Drive-through testing is available. You must first register online or over the phone. While testing is free, if you have medical insurance, please bring your insurance card or proof of insurance. To learn more about these sites, please visit the City of Seattle COVID-19 Free Testing page.
Public Health and Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing
- Public Health – Seattle & King County is regularly updating their list of free testing sites located all over King County, which also includes community health centers and UW Mobile Clinics. Language and mobility access varies by location. Learn more at Public Health – Seattle King County’s website.
UW Mobile Clinic Drive-up and Walk-up Testing in Rainier Beach and South Seattle College
- Free COVID-19 testing is available at the Rainier Beach High School parking lot off of S Henderson St every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM and at South Seattle College (in West Seattle) every Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. No appointments are necessary, and registration will be on-site. Each site has the capacity to test 100 people per day. Language interpretation is available.
City of Seattle Hygiene, Restroom, and Shower Facilities Map
- The City of Seattle has conducted an extensive accounting of every City-funded hygiene resource available. As of May 20, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, The Seattle Public Library, and city-sponsored day centers account for more than 165 locations where hygiene resources are available, including 89 24/7 hygiene facilities that include toilets. Human Services Department’s hygiene map includes all locations that are open and will be updated weekly.
Seattle Protects (Access to Cloth Face Coverings)
- Seattle and King County announced a Health Directive for all workers and residents to wear cloth face coverings in all indoor public settings and outdoor public spaces where maintaining social distancing could be difficult. You can learn more about how you can access free or low-cost masks here.
COVID-19 Assistance Eligibility and Public Charge Information for Immigrants (Updated)
- The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs compiled this COVID-19 Eligibility and Public Charge Guide for Immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other services listed on this page.
Maps to Find Food Banks, Farms, and Restaurants (Updated)
Find a Nearby Farm to Purchase Produce in the Tri-county Area (New)
- King County has launched this interactive Local Food Finder map that can help residents in King, Pierce, and Snohomish County find nearby farms to purchase whole food and produce. You can search by desired produce and learn more information about a farm business. You can learn more about this project here.
Find a Nearby Food Bank in the Seattle Area
- The Seattle Human Resources Department developed this interactive Food Resource Map that shows the locations of food banks, free meals, and student to-go meal pick-ups. You can access the visual map here or an interactive list of food resources. There is also a screen reader accessible version, where you can enter your address or use your device location to search for the food resources near you.
Find a Nearby Open Restaurant for Takeout in the Tri-county Area
- As part of Seattle’s new #SupportPugetSoundSmallBiz campaign, the City of Seattle has relaunched this interactive map that can help residents in King, Pierce, and Snohomish County find small businesses providing takeout or delivery in their neighborhood. You can search for open small businesses in your neighborhood and navigate directly to a business’ website or third-party delivery service page. You can access that map here.
Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) (Updated)
- Pandemic-EBT is a new and temporary food benefit to help families buy groceries for their children because schools have been closed due to COVID-19. Any child can receive P-EBT, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. The only requirement is a child must be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Learn more about this program and find translated information at at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. More translated information here:
Donations and Volunteer Opportunities
For a full list of opportunities:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19#iwanttodonatevolunteer.