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
- City of Seattle to Offer Child Care for 550 Children at 19 Sites Throughout Seattle
- Mayor Durkan Announces Nearly $100 Million in Investments in K-12 Education for Seattle Students
Governor’s Office, WA State Departments, and King County News
- Governor Inslee announces additional federal funding to be distributed to local governments
- What is Pandemic EBT? Get help buying groceries while schools are closed
- During COVID-19 pandemic, school-based health centers will be open at 34 schools this fall
- Two new covid-19 testing sites to open in South King County
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 and walk-up 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.
Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) (UPDATED)
- The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, September 11, 2020. 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.
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. Learn more about how you can access free or low-cost masks.
COVID-19: Isolation and Quarantine Resources
- If you are someone you know has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Health recommends self-isolation. Learn more about effective isolation and quarantine practices.
COVID-19 Assistance Eligibility and Public Charge Information for Immigrants (UPDATED)
- The Trump administration U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) public charge rule is currently in affect in the state of Washington. However, unlike the USCIS rule, the nationwide injunction against the Department of State’s implementation of its public charge policy still remains in effect and has NOT been limited. We recognize that this is a very complicated issue. Learn more about public charge here.
Seattle Public Schools Home Learning Resources (UPDATED)
- Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has compiled this list of remote learning resources for SPS families and students. Seattle Public Schools will start the 2020-21 school year remotely. You can also find other SPS resources related to COVID-19 here.
Donations and Volunteer Opportunities
For a full list of opportunities:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19#iwanttodonatevolunteer.