COVID-19
COVID-19 is an active situation that is changing frequently. The City of Marysville is actively monitoring this situation for updates and information that impact our community.
Washington State Coronavirus Info
Update (March 22, 2021)
We are now in Phase 3 of the "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" plan. Counties will be individually evaluated every three weeks. The evaluations will occur on Mondays with any possible changes taking effect Friday, with the first evaluation scheduled for April 12. If any county fails one or more of the metrics below, that county will move down one Phase in the Heathy Washington plan.
For Snohomish County to remain in Phase 3, we must keep a 14-day average of new COVID cases at or below 200 per 100,000 residents, and a seven-day average of new hospitalizations per 100,000 at five or fewer. Current case rate information is available at www.snohd.org/casecounts.
Here are the activities allowed in Phase 3:
Reopening guidance for businesses and workers is available on the Governor's website at https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers. The detailed guidance for industries such as professional services, personal services, religious and faith-based organizations, sports and recreation is updated frequently.
Update (Feb. 1, 2021)
We are now in Phase 2 of the "Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery" plan. Here are the activities allowed in Phase 2:
The next evaluation for staying in Phase 2 is Friday, Feb. 12. Remember, we must meet three of the four metrics listed below to stay in Phase 2.
Update (Jan. 28, 2021)
Gov. Jay Inslee announced revisions to the "Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery". To move to Phase 2, regions need to now meet three of four metrics of the original plan (listed below).
Based on these revisions, the Puget Sound region will move to Phase 2, effective Feb.1. To stay in Phase 2, the Puget Sound region must continue to meet at least three of the four metrics.
Update (Jan. 5, 2021)
Gov. Jay Inslee announced “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. The state is following a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1. We are in the Puget Sound region, comprised of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
A region's phase will be determined by the Washington state Department of Health (DOH) in response to four metric requirements. The final metrics for regions will be calculated on Jan. 8 and will be effective Jan. 11. The metrics for each region will be updated on the Risk Assessment Dashboard every Friday. Dependent on a region’s metrics, DOH will move into a new phase — forward or backward — the following Monday.
To move from Phase 1 to Phase 2, regions must meet all four metrics:
- Decreasing trend of at least 10% in two-week rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population.
- Decreasing trend of at least 10% in two-week rate of new COVID-19 hospital admission rates per 100,000 population.
- Total ICU occupancy (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19) of less than 90%.
- COVID-19 test positivity rate of less than 10%.
To remain in Phase 2, regions must meet at least three metrics:
- Decreasing or flat trend in two-week rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population.
- Decreasing trend in two-week rate of new COVID-19 hospital admission rates per 100,000 population.
- Total ICU occupancy (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19) of less than 90%.
- COVID-19 test positivity rate of less than 10%.
The following graphic provides information on what activities are allowed, limited, and prohibited in Phases 1 and 2 of the Healthy Washington Plan. Long-term care facilities, K-12 education and childcare, professional and collegiate sports remain governed by their current guidance/proclamations separate from this plan.
Marysville and Snohomish County must comply with state direction. The state website has detailed information including state orders, reopening guidance for businesses, a Guide to Safer Gatherings and more.
- For health information relating to COVID-19, please visit the Snohomish Health District. The Health District is the primary resource for prevention guidelines, case count information, health updates and resources.
- If you are ill and have symptoms, call your healthcare provider BEFORE going into the clinic, a hospital or other healthcare facility. If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, call 911.
- Visit the Washington State Department of Health website for state-wide information relating to Coronavirus.
- Visit the Center for Disease Control for national information and resources.
- The Center for Disease Control recommends covering your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others while maintaining at least 6 feet of space. For more information on cloth face coverings, visit the CDC Cloth Face Covers webpage.
- If you have general questions regarding COVID-19, Washington State has setup a Coronavirus Call Center. Please dial 800-525-0127.
How can we prevent the spread of viruses?
The usual precautions for viruses apply for preventing spread of infection. They include:
- Wash your hands frequently using soap and water for at least 20 seconds; and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
- Coronavirus is most contagious while an individual is exhibiting symptoms. It is crucial that employees be sent home or refrain from coming into work if they have any symptoms of the virus.
- Update your home emergency kit with food, prescription medicines and other supplies for up to two weeks. Find tips and ideas here: City of Marysville Emergency Management - Preparedness.