74 new cases of COVID-19 identified in one week in Grays Harbor County

Since August 17th, Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor Emergency Operations Center have identified 74 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among people who reside in Grays Harbor County.

At least half of these new cases have been linked to two separate outbreaks identified at two private businesses. Grays Harbor County Public Health is working closely with both employers to mitigate any further spread of COVID-19 within Grays Harbor County.

Some investigations are still pending, but thus far approximately 10% of the 74 new cases have no known source of exposure.

Grays Harbor County Public Health updates COVID-19 numbers Monday - Friday at noon on healthygh.org. 

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Se identifica brote de COVID-19 en el Pacific Care and Rehabilitation y en la Comunidad en Vivienda Asistida Beehive

Salud Pública de Grays Harbor y el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias de Grays Harbor han identificado un brote de COVID-19, dentro del Pacific Care and Rehabilitation en Hoquiam, WA. La prueba COVID-19 a un miembro de su personal resultó positivo y esa persona estuvo trabajando durante su periodo infeccioso. La investigación continúa, sin embargo, este brote ha sido ligado en forma preliminar al brote en el Beehive Comunidad en Vivienda Asistida, que se anunció la semana pasada. El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington clasifica como brote, a cualquier caso positivo, dentro de un ambiente de vivienda congregado.

Pacific Care and Rehabilitation está trabajando de cerca con el Equipo de Administración del Incidente COVID-19 del Condado Grays Harbor, para hacer a todos los empleados y residentes pruebas COVID-19. Hasta ahora, a 93 empleados y a todos los 61 residentes se les ha hecho la prueba, teniendo dentro de esos uno positivo, siendo el mismo empleado original. Las pruebas continuarán haciéndose cada 7 días, hasta que pasen 14 días sin que salgan resultados positivos en esas instalaciones. Esto se hace de acuerdo con los lineamientos del Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades [CDC].

Beehive Comunidad en Vivienda Asistida

El Equipo de Administración de Incidente COVID-19 del Condado de Grays Harbor continúa monitoreando el brote en la Comunidad de Vivienda Asistida Beehive en McCleary, WA. Se hizo la prueba a cada uno de los empleados y a los residentes, habiendo actualmente 15 casos asociados con este brote. Beehive publicará actualizaciones para la comunidad en su sitio web e invita a la comunidad a visitarlo para ver la información más reciente:
https://www.caringplaces.com/communities/beehive-retirement-community/

Todos los días a mediodía Salud Pública del Condado Grays Harbor publica actualizaciones en healthygh.org.  Se expedirán notificaciones a la comunidad con comunicados de prensa cuando se crea necesario y no por cada caso y muerte.

COVID-19 outbreak identified at Pacific Care and Rehabilitation and Beehive Assisted Living Community Update

Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor Emergency Operations Center have identified an outbreak of COVID-19 at Pacific Care and Rehabilitation in Hoquiam. A staff member has tested positive with COVID-19 and was working during their infectious period. The investigation is ongoing, but this outbreak has been preliminarily linked to the Beehive Assisted Living Community outbreak announced last week. The Washington State Department of Health classifies any positive case within a congregant living environment as an outbreak.

Pacific Care and Rehabilitation is working closely with Grays Harbor County’s COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) to have all employees and residents tested for COVID-19. So far, 93 staff and all 61 residents have been tested with one positive result being the original staff member. Tests will continue to be conducted every 7 days until there are 14 day without positive results within the facility. This practice is in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.

Beehive Assisted Living Community

Grays Harbor County’s COVID-19 IMT continues to monitor the outbreak at Beehive Assisted Living Community in McCleary. With every employee and resident tested, there are currently 15 cases associated with this outbreak. The Beehive will be posting community updates on its website and invites the community to visit it for the most current information: https://www.caringplaces.com/communities/beehive-retirement-community/

Grays Harbor County Public Health updates COVID-19 numbers daily at noon on healthygh.org. Press releases will be issued when community notification is deemed necessary and not for each case and death. 

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COVID-19 contribuye a muerte reciente en el Beehive Comunidad en Vivienda Asistida

Salud Pública de Grays Harbor y el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias de Grays Harbor han identificado un brote de COVID-19, dentro de Beehive Comunidad en Vivienda Asistida, ubicado en  McCleary, WA. Actualmente, hay cuatro casos de COVID-19 que están asociados a ese lugar.

A principios de semana, un residente murió en el hospital local debido a una condición médica preexistente impactada por COVID-19. Para proteger la privacidad de la familia, no se dará información de esa persona. Hoy, otro residente se identificó como positivo de COVID-19 y está actualmente hospitalizado. Dos miembros del personal también han dado positivo al COVID-19 y están en cuarentena, esto de acuerdo con los lineamientos de Salud Pública y el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades [CDC].

El Beehive y el Equipo de Administración del Incidente COVID-19 del Condado de Grays Harbor están trabajando en forma conjunta para manejar el brote. El personal médico de Beehive está trabajando para hacer pruebas a los pacientes y a su personal. El 6 de agosto, a los residentes y al personal se les hizo pruebas de COVID-19. El Beehive compartirá los resultados cuando el laboratorio del estado de Washington los confirme. Se continúa haciendo exámenes diariamente al personal y a los residentes, esto de acuerdo con los lineamientos del CDC. A la fecha, las notas de la Enfermera Registrada del Beehive dicen no tener conocimiento de ningún otro residente o de su personal con síntomas, en sus  instalaciones.

Erin Marotti, Administradora de Beehive, dijo “Hemos sido muy proactivos en la protección de nuestros residentes y de nuestro personal. En los últimos meses, hemos trabajado junto con DSHS y el departamento de salud del condado para adoptar e implementar lineamientos sugeridos para el control de la infección, lo que incluye chequeos diario y monitoreo de los residentes y el personal. Continuaremos siendo proactivos en nuestra respuesta al brote actual”. De acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades [CDC] para todos los residentes y el personal de Beehive Comunidad en Vivienda Asistida, se les han hecho pruebas de COVID-19. Se harán pruebas cada 7 días hasta que haya 14 días sin tener resultados positivos dentro de las instalaciones.

El Equipo de Administración del Incidente COVID-19 del Condado de Grays Harbor, continúa trabajando de cerca con las instalaciones locales, a largo plazo y con el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington para asegurarse que esas instalaciones tienen reservas adecuadas de equipo de protección personal y para pruebas de COVID-19.

Beehive publicará actualizaciones para la comunidad en su sitio web e invita a la comunidad a visitarlo para ver la información más reciente: https://www.caringplaces.com/communities/beehive-retirement-community/ (Información disponible en inglés)

Todos los días a mediodía Salud Pública del Condado Grays Harbor publica actualizaciones en healthygh.org. Se expedirán comunicados de prensa cuando se crea necesario y no por cada caso y muerte.

Recent death of Beehive Assisted Living Community resident contributed to COVID-19

Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor Emergency Operations Center have identified an outbreak of COVID-19 within the Beehive Assisted Living Community in McCleary, WA. Currently, there are 4 cases of COVID-19 associated with this location.

Earlier this week, a resident passed away at a local hospital from a pre-existing medical condition that was impacted by COVID-19. To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about the individual will be released.  Today another resident was identified as COVID-19 positive and is currently hospitalized.  Two staff members have also tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-quarantining per Public Health and CDC guidelines.

The Beehive and Grays Harbor County’s COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) are working cooperatively to manage the outbreak. Beehive medical staff are working to test all patients and staff. On August 6, Beehive residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. The Beehive will share the results once confirmed by the Washington State lab. Daily screening of staff and all residents continue, per CDC guidelines. And as of today, the Beehive’s RN notes they are not aware of any additional symptomatic residents or staff at the facility.

Erin Marotti, Administrator of the Beehive, says “We have been very proactive in protecting our residents and staff. Over the past several months, we have worked closely with DSHS and the county health department to adopt and implement suggested infection control guidance, including daily screening and monitoring of residents and staff.  We will continue to be proactive in our response to the current outbreak”. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, all residents and staff of Beehive Assisted Living Community  have been tested for COVID-19. Testing will be conducted every 7 days until there are 14 days without positive results within the facility.

Grays Harbor County’s COVID-19 Incident Management Team continues to work closely with local long-term care facilities and the Washington State Department of Health to ensure these facilities have an adequate stockpile of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing supplies.

The Beehive will be posting community updates on its website and invites the community to visit it for the most current information: https://www.caringplaces.com/communities/beehive-retirement-community/

Grays Harbor County Public Health updates COVID-19 numbers daily at noon onhealthygh.org. Press releases will be issued when community notification is deemed necessary and not for each case and death.

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Mask distribution event for eligible residents Tuesday, August 4 in Grays Harbor Fire District No. 2 area

In place of the annual National Night Out Against Crime, Grays Harbor County Fire Protection District No. 2 will be hosting two drive-up mask distribution events simultaneously Tuesday evening. These events have been coordinated with Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center to distribute two (2) free, reusable face masks for every individual that is below the 200% Federal Poverty Level in Washington State.

The drive-up sites will be set up in the parking lots of the following locations from 5 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2020:

• Central Park Elementary School, 601 School Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520

• Station 2-2 (Brady) 8 Firestation Road, Montesano, WA 98563

Under Governor Jay Inslee’s proclamation, Mask Up, Washington, all residents are required to wear a face covering when in public and unable to adequately social distance. Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center would like to encourage all residents of Grays Harbor to comply with this order. These masks, provided by Washington State Emergency Management, are intended to help residents be able to comply with the Governor’s order.

Size of Family 2020 Federal Poverty Level 200% of FPL

Individuals $12,760 $25,520

Family of 2 $17,240 $34,480

Family of 3 $21,720 $43,440

Family of 4 $26,200 $52,400

Family of 5 $30,680 $61,360

Family of 6 $35,160 $70,320

Family of 7 $39,640 $79,280

Family of 8 $44,120 $88,240

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La escuela secundaria y la preparatoria North Beach han sido potencialmente expuestas al COVID-19

Salud Pública del Condado de Grays Harbor y el Distrito Escolar North Beach, alertan al público, que la escuela secundaria y la preparatoria North Beach, han sido potencialmente expuestas al COVID-19. Durante el mes de julio, han habido muchas fechas y horarios en que individuos han estado en varias actividades recreacionales dentro de la escuela y lo han hecho, desde tener resultado positivo al COVID-19. Salud Pública de Grays Harbor, está aún en las primeras fases de la investigación y toda la información es preliminar. 

Si usted estuvo en la escuela secundaria o preparatoria North Beach, 336 State Route 115,  en Ocean Shores, WA durante cualquiera de las siguientes fechas y horarios, debe entrar en cuarentena de inmediato y poner atención a los síntomas de COVID-19.  Si comienza a tener síntomas, debe hacerse la prueba del COVID-19.

El centro de llamadas COVID-19 de Salud Pública del Condado de Grays Harbor, está para ayudar al público con información y referidos a pruebas. Si usted estuvo en esas instalaciones en cualquiera de esas fechas y horarios, por favor no dude en comunicarse al centro de llamadas al (360) 964-1850. Hay asistencia al público en inglés y en español. El centro de llamadas opera de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 12 p.m. y de 12:30 p.m. a  4 p.m.

Potential COVID-19 exposure at North Beach Jr./Sr. High School

Grays Harbor Public Health and the North Beach School District is alerting the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure at North Beach Jr./Sr. High School. During the month of July, there have been multiple dates and times that individuals have been at various recreational activities within the school and have since tested positive for COVID-19. Grays Harbor Public Health is still in the early stages of this investigation and all information is preliminary.

If you were at North Beach Jr./Sr. High School at 336 State Route 115, Ocean Shores during any of the following dates and times, you should quarantine immediately and watch for symptoms of COVID-19. If you begin to show symptoms, you should get tested for COVID-19.

Open Gym Dates

DATE HOURS

July 7, 2020 6 AM - 8  AM

July 9, 2020 6 AM - 8  AM

July 12, 2020 2 PM - 4 PM

July 14, 2020 6 AM - 8  AM

July 16, 2020 6 AM - 8  AM

July 17, 2020 9 AM - 10 AM (NB Students Basketball Shooting Drills)

July 19, 2020 2 PM - 4 PM

Weight Room Dates

DATE HOURS

July 8, 2020 7 AM - 8:15 AM and 2 PM - 3 PM

July 14, 2020 7 AM - 8:15 AM and 2 PM - 3 PM

Grays Harbor County Public Health’s COVID-19 Call Center is here to assist the public with information and testing referrals.  If you were at the facility during any of these times, do not hesitate to contact the call center at (360) 964-1850.  Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm. 

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Mask distribution event for eligible residents Wednesday, July 29 at the Ocosta High School

Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center will be hosting a drive-up mask distribution event this Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center and Grays Harbor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be at the Ocosta High School at 2580 Montesano Street in Westport distributing two (2) free, reusable face masks for every individual that is below the 200% Federal Poverty Level in Washington State.

The drive-up site will be set up in the parking lot of the Ocosta High School (see map below). No identification or proof of income is required. This is the fourth site of multiple anticipated locations and dates. More information to come on future sites.

Under Governor Jay Inslee’s new proclamation, Mask Up, Washington, all residents are required to wear a face covering when in public and unable to adequately social distance. Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center would like to encourage all residents of Grays Harbor to comply with this order. These masks, provided by Washington State Emergency Management, are intended to help residents be able to comply with the Governor’s order.

Size of Family 2020 Federal Poverty Level 200% of FPL

Individuals $12,760 $25,520

Family of 2 $17,240 $34,480

Family of 3 $21,720 $43,440

Family of 4 $26,200 $52,400

Family of 5 $30,680 $61,360

Family of 6 $35,160 $70,320

Family of 7 $39,640 $79,280

Family of 8 $44,120 $88,240

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Mask distribution event for eligible residents Thursday, July 23 at Ocean Shores Convention Center

Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center will be hosting a drive-up mask distribution event this Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center and Grays Harbor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be at the Ocean Shores Convention Center at 120 W Chance a La Mer NW in Ocean Shores distributing two (2) free, reusable face masks for every individual that is below the 200% Federal Poverty Level in Washington State.

The drive-up site will be set up in front of the Convention center at the main entrance (see map below). No identification or proof of income is required. This is the third site of multiple anticipated locations and dates. More information to come on future sites.

Under Governor Jay Inslee’s new proclamation, Mask Up, Washington, all residents are required to wear a face covering when in public and unable to adequately social distance. Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center would like to encourage all residents of Grays Harbor to comply with this order. These masks, provided by Washington State Emergency Management, are intended to help residents be able to comply with the Governor’s order.

Size of Family 2020 Federal Poverty Level 200% of FPL

Individuals $12,760 $25,520

Family of 2 $17,240 $34,480

Family of 3 $21,720 $43,440

Family of 4 $26,200 $52,400

Family of 5 $30,680 $61,360

Family of 6 $35,160 $70,320

Family of 7 $39,640 $79,280

Family of 8 $44,120 $88,240

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Grays Harbor County has first COVID-19 death

Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center are reporting the first death of a Grays Harbor resident attributed to COVID-19. The individual died on July 14 from complications associated with the virus.  To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about the individual will be released.

 “We extend our condolences to the patient’s friends and family,” said Dr. John Bausher, Grays Harbor County Health Officer.  “This is a sad reminder to us about the importance of physical distancing and cloth face coverings to protect the vulnerable members of our community”.  

Grays Harbor County has experienced a significant increase in the presence of COVID-19 within the county.  Since last Monday, 22 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed within the county including 6 new cases that were identified yesterday.

Grays Harbor County Public Health is actively monitoring 12 positive cases of COVID-19 and 64 close contacts of the 56 confirmed cases. While some of the cases can be attributed to household transmission, there have been significant increases in cases involving exposure from large gatherings inside and outside the county.

Grays Harbor County Public Health’s COVID-19 Task Force and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operation Center is in the process of ramping back up response capabilities to this pandemic as caseloads have increased within the County. Remember, staying home is still safest, but if you do go out: stay six feet from others, wear a face covering, wash your hands, and stay local.

Case counts

Grays Harbor County has 56 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

• February 2020: 1 case

• March 2020: 6 cases 

• April 2020: 5 cases

• May 2020: 6 cases

• June 2020: 22 cases

• July 2020: 16 cases, 1 death

Beginning July 13, Grays Harbor County Public Health changed the way cases are reported. Starting July 13, cases are reported by date of illness onset, not by date of notification. This is consistent with Washington State Department of Health reporting practices and better shows disease activity over time. Grays Harbor County Public Health reports data as accurately and timely as possible. Data is subject to change as we receive more information.

Grays Harbor County Public Health continues to operate a COVID-19 Call Center to provide information and testing referrals. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Call (360) 964-1850. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm. Case counts will be updated daily on our website at healthygh.org/directory/covid19 to provide the most accurate information available.

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Charlie’s Sports Bar potencialmente expuesto al COVID-19

Salud Pública del Condado de Grays Harbor y el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia Grays Harbor, alerta a los clientes del Charlie’s Sports Bar en Montesano, sobre haber sido potencialmente expuestos al COVID-19. El Dr. Bausher, Oficial de Salud Pública de Grays Harbor, tiene la preocupación de que existe una alta posibilidad de que los clientes que visitaron ese lugar han sido expuestos y no tenemos datos para contactar a esos clientes en forma individual.

Si usted estuvo en el Charlie’s Sports Bar, 313 Main St. en Montesano, WA durante cualquiera de las siguientes fechas y horarios, debe entrar en cuarentena de inmediato y poner atención a los síntomas de COVID-19.  Si comienza a tener síntomas, debe hacerse la prueba del COVID-19.

El centro de llamadas COVID-19 de Salud Pública del Condado de Grays Harbor, está para ayudar al público con información y referidos a pruebas. Si usted fue a ese bar en cualquiera de esas fechas y horarios, por favor no dude en comunicarse al centro de llamadas al (360) 964-1850. Hay asistencia al público en inglés y en español. El centro de llamadas opera de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 12 p.m. y de 12:30 p.m. a  4 p.m.

Mask distribution event for eligible residents Thursday, July 16 at County Fairgrounds

Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center will be hosting a drive-up mask distribution event this Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center and Grays Harbor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma distributing two (2) free, reusable face masks for every individual that is below the 200% Federal Poverty Level in Washington State.

The drive-up site will be set up in front of the Pavilion in the parking lot (see map below). No identification or proof of income is required. This is the second site of multiple anticipated locations and dates. More information to come on future sites.

Under Governor Jay Inslee’s new proclamation, Mask Up, Washington, all residents are required to wear a face covering when in public and unable to adequately social distance. Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center would like to encourage all residents of Grays Harbor to comply with this order. These masks, provided by Washington State Emergency Management, are intended to help residents be able to comply with the Governor’s order.

Size of Family 2020 Federal Poverty Level 200% of FPL

Individuals $12,760 $25,520

Family of 2 $17,240 $34,480

Family of 3 $21,720 $43,440

Family of 4 $26,200 $52,400

Family of 5 $30,680 $61,360

Family of 6 $35,160 $70,320

Family of 7 $39,640 $79,280

Family of 8 $44,120 $88,240

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Potential COVID-19 exposure at Charlie's Sports Bar

Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor Emergency Operations Center is alerting patrons of Charlie’s Sports Bar in Montesano of a potential exposure to COVID-19.  Grays Harbor Public Health Officer Dr. Bausher is concerned that there was a high possibility of exposure to patron’s visiting this location and we do not have contact information for the individual patrons.

If you were at Charlie’s Sports Bar at 313 Main St. S in Montesano, WA during any of the following dates and times, you should quarantine immediately and watch for symptoms of COVID-19. If you begin to show symptoms, you should get tested for COVID-19.

DATE HOURS

June 28, 2020 6 PM - 12 AM

July 4, 2020 10 AM - 6 PM

July 5, 2020 6 PM - 12 AM

July 8, 2020 7 PM - 8 PM

July 9, 2020 6 PM - 12 AM

July 10, 2020 6 PM - 2 AM

July 11, 2020 10 AM - 6 PM

Grays Harbor County Public Health’s COVID-19 Call Center is here to assist the public with information and testing referrals.  If you were a patron during any of these times, do not hesitate to contact the call center at (360) 964-1850.  Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm. 

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Evento de distribución gratuita de mascarillas faciales de tela a residentes elegibles este 9 de julio en la escuela Preparatoria de Aberdeen

El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Grays Harbor coordinará la distribución de mascarillas para recogerlas desde su automóvil este jueves, 9 de julio, 2020 de las 10 a.m. a las 2 p.m. El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Grays Harbor y el Equipo Comunitario para Respuestas de Emergencia (CERT) estarán en la escuela preparatoria de Aberdeen [Aberdeen High School], distribuyendo en forma gratuita dos (2) mascarillas reusables para cada una de las personas con ingresos menores al 200% del Nivel Federal de Pobreza establecido por el estado de Washington.

El lugar de distribución se pondrá en Aberdeen en la calle 4 entre las calles “G” y “H” en frente al campus de la escuela preparatoria de Aberdeen (ver mapa). No se requiere comprobante de ingresos, ni identificación. Ese es el primer lugar de distribución sin embargo, se planea otros lugares en fechas futuras.

Bajo la nueva proclamación del Gobernador Jay Inslee “Arriba las Mascarillas Washington” (Mask-up Washington], a todas las personas que vivan en el estado de Washington se les requiere que utilicen mascarillas faciales cuando estén en público y no puedan mantener la distancia social adecuada. El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Grays Harbor y el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Grays Harbor, desean animar a quienes viven en el Condado de Grays Harbor a que cumplan con esa orden. Esas mascarillas faciales las proporcionó la Administración de Emergencias del Estado de WAshington [Washington State Emergency Management] y son con el proposito de ayudarle a cumplir con la orden del Gobernador.

Mask distribution event for eligible residents Thursday, July 9 at Aberdeen High School

Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center will be hosting a drive-up mask distribution event this Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center and Grays Harbor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be at Aberdeen High School distributing two (2) free, reusable face masks for every individual that is below the 200% Federal Poverty Level in Washington State.

The drive-up site will be set up on 4th Street in Aberdeen between G and H Streets in front of the Aberdeen High School campus (see map below). No identification or proof of income is required. This is the first site of multiple anticipated locations and dates. More information will be to come on future sites.

Under Governor Jay Inslee’s new proclamation, Mask Up, Washington, all residents are required to wear a face covering when in public and unable to adequately social distance. Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center would like to encourage all residents of Grays Harbor to comply with this order. These masks, provided by Washington State Emergency Management, are intended to help residents be able to comply with the Governor’s order.

Size of Family 2020 Federal Poverty Level 200% of FPL

Individuals $12,760 $25,520

Family of 2 $17,240 $34,480

Family of 3 $21,720 $43,440

Family of 4 $26,200 $52,400

Family of 5 $30,680 $61,360

Family of 6 $35,160 $70,320

Family of 7 $39,640 $79,280

Family of 8 $44,120 $88,240

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7 new cases since Sunday, July 5

Mask up, Washington in effect tomorrow

Over the past day, Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor Emergency Management were notified of 7 additional cases of COVID-19 among Grays Harbor County residents. This brings July’s total case count to 8. 1 case was identified on July 2, 6 cases were identified on July 5, and 1 case was identified on July 6.

Of the 7 cases identified in the past 24 hours, our case investigators have come to the conclusion that 3 of the 7 are close contacts of previously identified COVID-19 positive cases. 1 is a household member and the other 2 are household members of one another. The other 4 have unknown exposures and are not related to one another. Public Health is actively monitoring 8 of the 34 COVID-19 positive cases and monitoring over 30 close contacts.

Even though there were 7 cases in one day, Grays Harbor Public Health, the Washington State Department of Health, and the Center of Disease Control (CDC) do not classify this as an outbreak. Outbreaks are defined as 2 or more non-household cases epidemiologically linked within 14 days in a workplace, congregate living, or institutional setting.

Mask Up, Washington

On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee and Washington State Secretary of Health Dr. John Weismen extended the mask mandate initially placed on Yakima County to all of Washington State. This mandate, referred to as Mask Up, Washington, takes effect tomorrow, July 7, 2020. Under this proclamation, businesses will not be allowed to serve any customer, services, or goods if they do not comply with the State-Wide face covering order. The Governor and Secretary of Health also announced a two week pause from any county moving forward in Safe Start’s Phased reopening. Grays Harbor County is currently in Phase 3.

Case counts

Grays Harbor County has 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

• March 2020: 2 cases 

• April 2020: 10 cases

• May 2020: 5 cases

• June 2020: 9 cases

• July 2020: 8 cases

Grays Harbor County Public Health continues to operate a COVID-19 Call Center to provide assistance for people with information and testing referrals. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Call (360) 964-1850. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm.

New case identified, case count now at 26

Phase 4 placed on pause; Reminder to stay safe this 4th of July

Grays Harbor Public Health was notified of a new case of COVID-19.  Public Health staff have completed the case investigation and have contacted close contacts.

 As Grays Harbor’s COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Grays Harbor Public Health COVID-19 Task Force and Grays Harbor County Emergency Operations Center is streamlining our approach to public information. There will no longer be press releases issued for each individual case. Rather, cases will be posted on Public Health’s website at http://www.healthyGH.org and Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/healthyghc. Press releases will still be issued for significant events such as an outbreak of COVID-19 or new public health and safety measures.

 Grays Harbor County is in Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan to re-open Washington. Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced Saturday, June 27, 2020,  the Washington State Department of Health is putting a pause on counties moving to Phase 4. Rising cases across the state and concerns about continued spread of the COVID virus have made Phase 4, which would essentially mean no restrictions, impossible at this time.

 "We decided to prohibit any counties from moving into Phase 4 at this time due to increasing COVID-19 activity across the state and significant rebounds in COVID-19 activity in several other states. The changes between Phase 3 and Phase 4, especially with regards to gathering size and occupancy rates, could further increase the spread of COVID-19 in our state, even in communities that have very low rates of disease. The progress we’ve made thus far is at risk, therefore we are making the prudent choice to slow down our phased approach to reopening,” states Wiesman.

 Grays Harbor County is still identifying new cases of COVID-19. It is therefore essential to continue to limit the number of people you have contact with, practice physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, and wear face coverings in public. The upcoming holiday weekend will present opportunities for increased social gatherings. Please remember: outdoors is better than indoors; being masked is better than not being masked; and when you gather, think small groups - avoid crowds.

 Case counts
Grays Harbor County has 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

·         March 2020: 2 cases 

·         April 2020: 10 cases

·         May 2020: 5 cases

·         June 2020: 9 cases

 Grays Harbor County Public Health continues to operate a COVID-19 Call Center to provide assistance for people with information and testing referrals. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Call (360) 964-1850. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm.

New case identified, case count now at 25

Grays Harbor Public Health was notified of a new case of COVID-19 today.  Public Health staff have completed the case investigation and have contacted close contacts.

COVID-19 has impacted all parts of Grays Harbor County and new cases will continue to be diagnosed.  Up to 25% of people infected with COVID-19 do not experience symptoms.  As summer travel to our communities increases, it is increasingly impossible to know where and when you may be exposed to the virus.  It is therefore essential to continue to limit the number of people you have contact with, practice physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, and wear face coverings in public.  

Compared to many other counties in western Washington, Grays Harbor County has experienced a low number of cases.  Limiting travel and contact with others outside your household can help our whole community by slowing the spread of the virus, especially to people who are at risk of serious disease.

For future updates on cases and information related to COVID-19 in Grays Harbor County, please visit Public Health’s website at http://www.healthyGH.org or http://www.facebook.com/healthyghc.  The site is updated regularly and is the best source for current and accurate case counts, recommendations, and other information.

Case counts
Grays Harbor County has 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

·         March 2020: 2 cases 

·         April 2020: 10 cases

·         May 2020: 5 cases

·         June 2020: 8 cases

Grays Harbor County Public Health continues to operate a COVID-19 Call Center to provide assistance for people with information and testing referrals. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Call (360) 964-1850. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm.

New case identified, case count now at 24

Grays Harbor County Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Management have been notified of an additional case of COVID-19. Public Health staff have completed the case investigation and close contacts are being notified. Grays Harbor Public Health COVID-19 Task Force is prepared to respond if any additional cases are identified.

As the County continues to progress in reopening phases, residents in the community need to be mindful that COVID-19 is still present and that exposure may still occur.  Grays Harbor County has experienced a low rate of cases within our community.  In order to remain a safe and healthy community, Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor County Emergency Management want to remind citizens that it is still important to maintain social distancing, wash your hands and wear face coverings whenever possible in public.  Staying home as much as possible and limiting the number of people you come in contact with will help keep everyone healthy.

Public Health is required to safeguard people’s protected health information by law. Information collected during a disease investigation is Protected Health Information (PHI) and is legally protected by The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. This act applies even during a pandemic such as COVID-19. Please show compassion and support for individuals who are sick and respect their right to privacy.

Case counts

Grays Harbor County has 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

• March 2020: 2 cases 

• April 2020: 10 cases

• May 2020: 5 cases

• June 2020: 7 cases

Grays Harbor County Public Health will continue to operate a COVID-19 call center that will assist people with testing referrals. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. Call (360) 964-1850. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm.

Grays Harbor Public Health and Grays Harbor Emergency Operations Center provide the most accurate, timely information possible. For information about COVID-19 and our response, visit our website at http://www.healthyGH.org.  Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/healthyghc.