On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Washington State Department of Health announced the first case of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the United States in Washington State.
The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) is part of the multi-agency response. The NWHRN is activated to support the Washington State Department of Health Incident Management Team, healthcare providers and local health jurisdictions.
While the current situation poses a public health threat that we take seriously, we have no evidence the virus is spreading in Washington. The current public health assessment is that the risk to the general public is low.
For more information about the response to this outbreak and how to protect yourself:
Local health jurisdictions in Western Washington are also providing information to their communities:
For more information about the response to this outbreak and how to protect yourself:
- Washington State Department of Health: Check here for updated numbers on infections and investigation, as well as frequently asked questions.
- Center for Disease Control: The CDC is also monitoring the new Coronavirus Disease, and offers good information for healthcare providers, laboratories, public health professionals, businesses and travelers. See especially:
- Healthcare Ready: A national, non-profit organization, Healthcare Ready leverages relationships with government, non-profit and medical supply chains. Healthcare Ready offers important insight about the response to this international threat.
Local health jurisdictions in Western Washington are also providing information to their communities: