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.
Seattle News
- Seattle Fire Department to Vaccinate Older Adults in Supportive Housing, Home Health Care Workers in Next Phase of Mobile Vaccination Teams
- Application Opens for Over $2 Million in Grants Funds for Seattle Child Care Providers
Governor’s Office, WA State Departments, and King County News
- Expanding vaccination to older adults in King County
- Updated message from Public Health regarding return to in-person learning
- Moving to the next phase: Vaccine expansion plan meant to accelerate the pace of vaccinations statewide
- Washington’s new vaccine dashboard will offer new window into progress
- Inslee announces state plan for widespread vaccine distribution and administration
New or Updated Resources and Services
For the full list of resources and services, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information (UPDATED)
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has determined the following groups can get vaccinated:
- Health care workers
- High-risk first responders
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- All people over 65 years-old (NEWLY ADDED)
- All people over 50 years-old who cannot live independently (NEWLY ADDED)
If you are eligible, you can find the nearest vaccine provider at: doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/VaccineLocations. Whether over the phone or online, you may experience long wait times in attempting to schedule your appointment. Please be patient. Vaccines may be in short supply now, but we anticipate this will change soon.
- City of Seattle: Learn more at the City of Seattle COVID-19 vaccination page at: seattle.gov/vaccine.
- Washington State Department of Health: Learn more about the state’s plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution at doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/vaccine.
- Public Health – Seattle & King County: Learn more about local efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine across King County at kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/vaccine.aspx.
City of Seattle Free COVID-19 Testing
- The City of Seattle, King County, and UW Medicine are offering free COVID-19 testing for people who live, work, or regularly visit Seattle. Drive-through and walk-up testing are 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. Language interpretation is available. To learn more about these sites, please visit the City of Seattle COVID-19 Free Testing page.
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. 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.
Seattle Hospitality Worker Emergency Relief Fund (UPDATED)
- The City of Seattle has partnered with Wellspring Family Services to provide one-time cash assistance to help meet the basic needs of workers in the hospitality industry impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The application deadline has been extended to February 15, 2021. To learn more and to apply, go to: hospitality.wellspringfs.org.
- Para leer información en español sobre el programa: hospitality.wellspringfs.org/es.
Renewed Federal Small Business Relief
A new federal stimulus package was signed into law December 27, 2020, key changes include:
- $284 billion for the renewed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including added flexibility.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) has been extended to December 31, 2021.
- $20 billion has been added for additional Loan Advance grants.
- $15 billion for Shuttered Venue Operator Grants.
Small businesses who need assistance in applying for PPP, PPP Forgiveness, EIDL, or the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants may contact the Seattle Office of Economic Development for FREE technical assistance by calling (206) 684-8090 or by emailing oed@seattle.gov.
Donations and Volunteer Opportunities
For a full list of opportunities:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19#iwanttodonatevolunteer.