Continue to stay home, stay healthy

In an update on the response to COVID-19 in Snohomish County, County Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters emphasized the importance of everyone continuing to stay home and stay healthy in order to continue the progress our community has made in our fight against COVID-19. Staying home and practicing social distancing is working, but the public health risk is not over and it’s vital that everyone continues these efforts to keep our community safe and healthy.

 
Find information via Washington 211

The state Department of Health is partnering with Washington 211 to answer questions about coronavirus and better provide community members with information. Washington 211 replaces the department’s novel coronavirus call center. Callers can continue to dial 1-800-525-0127 and press # to be transferred to Washington 211. Callers can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive texts with links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students and more.

 
Complete the 2020 Census

About 50% of Snohomish County households have responded to the 2020 Census. Help make sure everyone in our community is counted by filling out the census for your household: my2020census.gov. It only takes a few minutes, your answers are secure, and participation will impact our region and communities for the next decade, determining where federal funding and political representation goes. Shape your future and make a difference by being counted.

COVID-19 cases in Snohomish County

Visit the Snohomish Health District's website for up-to-date information on COVID-19, including updated case count information like the chart below that illustrates the cumulative case count for Snohomish County.

Visiting parks during the pandemic

When the sun comes out and temperatures warm up, the outdoors may be calling. Exercise is an important part of health and wellness, but exercising responsibly during a pandemic is vital to the health and safety of our community. Before heading out for some fresh air, we ask community members to be mindful of changes to our parks and follow public health guidelines from state and local health officials.

Do:

• Stay close to your home. If you have to take a car, it’s too far.
• Limit your park use to short walks, runs or bike rides through open areas and trails.
• Keep pets on a leash.
• Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others.
• Pack it in, pack it out. Take your trash and belongings home with you when you leave.
• Follow public health guidelines and the governor’s stay home order.

Don't:

• Don’t park in front of park gates or other no parking areas – it is prohibited and may result in a fine. Emergency services need access at all times.
• Don’t enter closed areas. Playgrounds, picnic areas, bathrooms and active recreation areas, like sports courts, ballfields and skate parks, are closed until further notice. Many of these are high-touch areas where social distancing is difficult.
• Don’t gather. This includes having a picnic or playing a game of ball or frisbee with your friends. Park use should be limited to walks, runs and bike rides with members of your immediate household only.
• Don’t leave your trash in the park. Take it with you to throw away at home.

Let the bunny come to you this holiday weekend

Holidays look a little different this year for many of us. Although the sunshine and festivities will be tempting, it is more important than ever that we all continue to stay home, safe and healthy, and work together to flatten the curve. This year, stay home and let the bunny come to you. Host egg hunts at home instead of the park, connect with friends and family virtually, and only go out for essential needs like groceries and medical care. If you have to go out for essentials, avoid groups, cover your face, stay 6 feet from others and wash your hands.

One Everett

We’re inviting everyone in the community to join in and help share some positive vibes and encouragement during these difficult times. One Everett is a participatory community art project designed to reflect our oneness despite having to stay physically apart. Community members can download artwork to share, print or color their own to hang in their window or share online. Learn more and find downloadable artwork at everettwa.gov/oneeverett.

Make and donate face coverings

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Wearing a face cover can help reduce the likelihood that you are spreading COVID-19 in the community. If you can make face coverings for your household, check with your neighbors to see if they need help. Many don’t have the equipment, supplies or knowledge to make a face covering. Lastly, we encourage you to make face coverings for the Everett and Snohomish County community. Learn how to make, donate and use face coverings in Snohomish County.  


Learn more at everettwa.gov/COVID19