Chelan / Douglas / Grant / Okanogan Counties are now in Phase 3 Effective Monday March 22nd! Scroll down for all phase 3 guidelines by industry sector!

Healthy Washington Chart

Governor's Reopening Guidelines Website

Important Reference Documents

• County Phase Status (“Roadmap to Recovery”)
• Outdoor and Open-air Structures (with FAQ)
• Facial Coverings Guidance for Businesses
• Voluntary Contact Information

Healthy Washington Requirements

The following business activities must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their region’s Healthy Washington phase:

Spectator Events

• Spectator Events (Spectator event guidance goes into effect on March 22, with the exception of youth and high school sports which can operate under the guidance starting on March 18)

Religious and Faith-Based Organizations

• Religious and Faith-Based Organizations

Professional Services

• Professional Services - Updated March 19

Personal Services

• Personal Services - Updated March 19

Eating and Drinking Establishments

• Eating and Drinking Establishments - Updated March 17

Weddings, Funerals and Events

• Weddings, Funerals and Events

Sports, Recreation and Fitness

• Fitness and Training
• Outdoor Recreation
• Water Recreation
• Sporting Activities - Updated March 4
  • Sporting Activities FAQ
• Racing: non-motorized and motorized
• Golf - Updated March 18

Indoor Entertainment Establishments

• Indoor Entertainment
• Bowling - Updated March 18
• Card Rooms - Updated March 18
• Movie Theaters - Updated March 19
• Museums - Updated March 19

Outdoor Entertainment Establishments​

• Drive-In Theaters
• Zoos and Aquariums - Updated March 18

All employers must follow COVID-19 prevention protocols for employees as required by the Department of Labor and Industries. Industry-specific workplace requirements are listed below:  

Additional Industry Requirements​

• Agricultural Industry
  • Agricultural Industry Safety Plan Interpretive Guidance
• Agricultural Events - Updated March 19
• Agritourism - Updated March 19
• Car Washes
• Construction
• Domestic Services
• In Store Retail - Updated March 17
• Libraries
  • WA Talking Book and Braille Library
• Manufacturing
• Miscellaneous Venues - Updated March 19
• Motion Picture Industry
• Outdoor Maintenance/Landscaping
• Pet Grooming
• Professional Photography- Updated March 19
• Real Estate - Updated March 17
• Recovery Support Groups
• Theater and Performing Arts
• Transportation
• Vehicle and Vessel Sales
• Workforce Education Programs

Financial Resources:

For an overview of all financial programs, please watch our event with Cordell Neher and Company here or read through their presentation for helpful information.

Paycheck Protection Program – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program

The PPP forgiveness application is out now, application available: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/ppp-loan-forgiveness

EIDL Loan – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loans

Employee Tax Retention – https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/employee-retention-credit

SBA Financial Relief Website - https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options

City of East Wenatchee GRANT – (Only for businesses in City of East Wenatchee with 10 or less employees) https://www.cdrpa.org/cdbg-microenterprise-assistance

Legislative Updates:

Sasha Sleiman & Blair McHaney Testify in Support of Senate Bill 5114: https://vimeo.com/503604146

What Do I Do If an Employee Tests Positive??

Here are some resources to help you navigate the process if you have someone test positive at your place of employment:

What to do if an Employee Tests Positive - One page summary from WVCC & CDHD

Checklist for Businesses with Suspected or Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Washington State Department of Health

COVID-19 Employer Contact Tracing Guide - Challenge Seattle

Guidance for Daily COVID-19 Symptom Screening for Staff and Guests - Washington State Department of Health

Safe Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Public Spaces - Washington State Department of Health

Workplace Safety - Labor & Industries

Mental Health Resources - Unsure where to go for counseling services for you or your employees? Please take a look at this resource guide for further assistance. Feel free to print this to have posted at your office.

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