• State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at coronavirus.wa.gov.
• Dialing 311 will get you to the City of Tacoma’s non-emergency information line.
• The state’s Coronavirus Q&A line is staffed 7 days a week, 6am-10pm, at 1-800-525-0127. For interpreters in other languages, press # when they answer and say your language.
• You can also text the coronavirus Q&A line at 211-211 in any language.
• Dialing 211 will connect you to community resources statewide through United Way, and you can also visit wa211.org online.
• Many resources are available for adults and youth experiencing distress, as well as those caring for anyone experiencing emotional distress.
  • The “Washington Listens” support line for managing stress and getting referrals for behavioral health services is 1-833-681-0211.
  • The Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 800-273-8255 for English, o en espanol: ocho ochenta y ocho, seis veintiocho, noventa y cuatro, cincuenta y cuatro 1-888-628-9454
  • The Crisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor when you Text HEAL to 741741. If you text FRONTLINE to 741741, you’ll be connected with a crisis counselor trained to help frontline workers in the fight against COVID.
  • Teens can call or text the Teen Link number at 866-833-6546
  • And individuals struggling with substance use or addiction can call or text the WA Recovery Help Line at 366-789-1511

• As a reminder, new federal requirements went into effect yesterday which require face coverings at all airports, and on planes, ships, intercity buses, trains and public transportation.
• Travelers from abroad must furnish a negative COVID-19 test before departing for the U.S. and quarantine upon arrival.
• Masks are required on all federal property.
• Additionally, due to the pandemic, the US dept of Education is extending the pause on federal student loan payments and will be keeping the interest rate at 0% for the time being.

• The State’s Employment Security Department is working to update their system to include the additional 11 weeks of Pandemic Emergency payments.
  • The dept advises that the most important thing to do is continue to submit weekly claims if you are unemployed.
  • More important info and guidance is available online at https://esd.wa.gov/covid-FAQ
  • The department is also offering period webinars to help claimants navigate the system, manage their claims, and get their questions answered.
  • More info https://esd.wa.gov/UIwebinars

• The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reported 300 new COVID-19 cases today and 304 cases yesterday, both of which are above the 2-week average daily case rate of 247.
  • With a 6-day lag to account for data accuracy, the county’s case rate per 100,000 people is 383.
• All adult household members of Puyallup Tribal Health Authority patients are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at the PTHA drive-thru clinic
  • The PTHA patient must accompany their household members and show valid ID with a shared address
  • No appointment is needed for the Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm clinic at the former EQC event tent parking lot on East 32nd St.
  • Puyallup tribal members may notify security to advance in line if there is a wait

• There are numerous free COVID-19 testing sites in our region, including at Multicare, Franciscan, and Kaiser facilities; at Community Healthcare and SeaMar Community Health Centers; at Cheney Stadium, at the Lakewood State Emissions Testing Center, and more.
  • You can go to coronavirus.wa.gov and follow links for “Find Covid Testing Near Me” for specific locations.
  • In addition to permanent regular testing locations, The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept’s mobile testing events this weekend and next week are as follows:
    • Sat, Jan 23: Sumner High School
    • Sunday, Jan 24: Tacoma Dome
    • Monday, Jan 25: Salvation Army Camp Arnold in Eatonville
    • Tuesday, Jan 26: Washington State Fairgrounds Blue Lot in Puyallup
    • Wednesday, Jan 27: Pierce College in Puyallup
    • Thursday, Jan 28: Centro Latino in Hilltop ,Our Savior Lutheran Church at 4519 112th St. E.
    • Friday, Jan 29: Fort Steilacoom Park, Bethlehem Baptist Church located at 48th & Portland Ave E, and Old Spanaway Elementary School
  • No ID is required, tests are free and open to anyone, and most testing runs 10am-3pm, except the Lakewood station goes till 5:30), but check TPCHD.org for specifics
  • Results are available in 3-7 days

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