Washington State Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases

On January 21, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, in Washington state. The link below provides access to DOH daily updates of confirmed Washington State COVID-19 cases and deaths, along with essential information about the virus and guidance on prevention and risk management. The link includes Frequently Asked Questions, as well as resources for specific groups such as parents, caregivers, employers, schools and health care providers.

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Last Updated July 22, 2025, 20:10 (UTC)
Created July 22, 2025, 20:10 (UTC)
1. The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, how the virus is spread, and what to do if you have symptoms, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #. Please note that the hotline may sometimes be temporarily unavailable, when it experiences high traffic.
2. Information about COVID-19 is available in more than three dozen languages other than English.
3. Find your local health department, for guidance about COVID-19 in your area: https://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/PublicHealthSystem/LocalHealthJurisdictions
4. The pandemic has increased stress and anxiety. Learn about resources and support, including immediate crisis and helplines: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/you-and-your-family/mental-and-emotional-well-being
Category Health
Originator Washington State Department of Health
Period of Time 2020-01-21 to present
Posting Frequency daily
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