Make sure staff and families know where to find accurate information.
See Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and CDC.
Updated guidance:
- Infectious Disease Control Guide for School Staff—DOH.
- What to do when you are sick with COVID-19 or another virus.
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries guidance for preventing COVID-19.
- Ventilation guidance from CDC, state DOH and EPA.
Everyone 6 months or older is eligible to get vaccinated.
People 6 months or older can get Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. People 12 years or older can get Novavax vaccine.
Check the state’s data dashboard to see how many people in Washington and Walla Walla County have received a COVID vaccine.
Communications with schools
Helpful tools
- Preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during aerosol generating and other procedures.
- Contact Walla Walla County Department of Community Health
- Parent letters.
- Foundational quality standards for early learning programs—WAC.
Model and encourage healthy habits.
Take these steps to stay well.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water and for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
- Stay at home and away from others if you are sick.
- Get your COVID-19 vaccines and booster if you haven’t yet.
Emergency operations plan.
Make sure your plan includes information about COVID-19.
- Pandemic Flu Planning Resources—CDC.
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations—FEMA.
Questions?
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.—4 p.m.: (509) 524-2650
24-hour emergency line: (509) 524-1928
EpiDept@co.walla-walla.wa.us
Confidential fax: (509) 524-2642
If you cannot reach WWCDCH, please call Washington State Department of Health′s 24-hour reporting line: 1 (877) 536-4344.