New Emergency Measures: COVID-19
To help minimize the health impacts of COVID-19, our local and state leaders announced several new emergency measures today.
In addition to Governor Jay Inslee’s recent proclamation, Public Health—Seattle & King County issued a Health Officer Order for our county that prohibits:
- Large gatherings of more than 250 people.
- Events of less than 250 people, unless measures are taken by organizers to minimize risk.
City Services
Following these new emergency measures, several Issaquah facilities will be closed to walk-in customers until further notice, starting March 12. In addition, most upcoming events are cancelled.
We remain available during regular business hours at 425-837-3000 or via email. Find resources at issaquahwa.gov/COVID19.
Please be assured that our first responders are working around the clock to continue providing essential services to Issaquah.
For those who depend on hot meals from the Issaquah Senior Center, we will still be providing to-go versions from noon-1 p.m. weekdays at the center’s entrance.
Local Update
Heartbreaking news was also shared yesterday that one resident of the Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has passed away. Several other patients from the center have also tested positive for COVID-19.
More details are available from Public Health - Seattle & King County.
We are in touch with local long-term care facilities to ensure they are connected to available resources, and are following new state rules to help protect older adults.
Concerning schools, stay updated on the Issaquah School District’s operations via their website.
What You Can Do
To help keep our families, coworkers, neighbors and most vulnerable safe, please:
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Do not go to the emergency room unless it’s essential.
- If you have symptoms like cough, fever or other respiratory problems, call your healthcare provider.
I am committed to keeping you updated. Please continue to check Twitter for breaking news, and our webpage — issaquahwa.gov/COVID19 — which has an extensive repository of resources.
This is a difficult and trying time for our community. But together, we can help reduce risk and protect public health.
Yours in Service,
Mayor Mary Lou Pauly
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