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Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery
SKAGIT COUNTY IS IN PHASE 2 (as of February 15, 2021)
Click the tabs above to view the Phase 1, Phase 2, and Washington Vaccination Update.
In the Roadmap to Recovery, there are four metrics in total – two metrics that measure community disease levels (i.e., trends in case rates, test positivity) and two that measure health system capacity (i.e., trends in COVID-19 hospital admission rates , ICU occupancy).
Three of the four metrics must be met in order to move forward from Phase 1 to Phase 2.
- Decreasing trend in 14-day rate of new COVID-19 cases per 100K population;
- Decreasing trend in 14-day rate of new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100K population;
- Average 7-day percent occupancy of ICU staffed beds less than 90%; and,
- 7-day percent positivity of COVID-19 tests less than 10%
In order to remain in Phase 2, a region must continue meeting at least three of these four metrics.
- Decreasing or flat trend in 14-day rate of new COVID-19 cases per 100K population;
- Decreasing or flat trend in 14-day rate of new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100K population;
- Average 7-day percent occupancy of ICU staffed beds less than 90%; and,
- 7-day percent positivity of COVID-19 tests less than 10%
If a region in Phase 2 regresses and no longer meets any three or more of the metrics, the region – including all the counties within – will move back to Phase 1 on the following Monday. In sum, a region that meets three or four of the Phase 2 metrics will remain in phase 2. A region that meets zero, or only one or two of the Phase 2 metrics will move back to phase 1.
Skagit County will be in the region classified as the North region along with Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. 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 (every two weeks).
Phase 1
All regions will begin in Phase 1, because of current metrics. Phase 1, for the most part, aligns with restrictions current in place for most counties today, with a few key exceptions. Indoor fitness and outdoor entertainment, for example, were both previously prohibited, but will now be permitted with restrictions.
Currently, all indoor fitness is entirely prohibited. DOH now believes that the state can safely allow appointment-based fitness and training where there is no more than 1 customer per room or 500 square feet for large facilities. This will allow gyms to schedule people wanting to come in to work out in a safe way to ensure activity during winter months. Masks and physical distancing are required.
Outdoor entertainment establishes will be permitted to reopen in Phase 1, including zoos, outdoor theaters and concert venues, and rodeos, among other outdoor venues. Operation must be by ticketed event only with groups of 10 maximum with a limit of two households. Timed ticketing is required, as well as facial coverings and physical distancing.
Indoor gatherings and indoor dining remain prohibited. Outdoor dining with a maximum of six and limit for two households per table is permitted with an 11:00 PM close. Retail, worship services, personal services, and professional services — where remote work isn’t available—are limited to 25% capacity.
Phase 2
Once a region meets all four required health metrics for three of the four past weeks, they will be permitted to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2. This phase sees some relaxation in regulations, but masks and physical distancing are still required statewide for all activities.
Indoor social gatherings with people outside of the household begins being permitted in Phase 2 with a max of 5 people from outside the household and limit of two households. Outdoor social gatherings maximum in this phase is increased to 15 individuals from two households.
In Phase 2, indoor dining will be permitted with a maximum 25% capacity and an 11:00 PM close. All other indoor activities must also follow a 25% capacity limit. This includes retail, entertainment and groceries, as well as personal and professional services.
Indoor fitness must also follow the 25% capacity limit. In Phase 2 moderate risk indoor sports and all sports outdoors gain flexibility to have league games and competitions, which will help ensure opportunities for kids to be active, which is especially important during winter months and as kids navigate virtual or hybrid schooling.
Outdoor entertaining may host groups of up to 15 with the two-household limit and an overall 75 person maximum. Wedding and funeral ceremonies and indoor receptions may take place following the appropriate venue requirements. Food and drink service limited to restaurant guidance.
Washington State Vaccination Update
The Department of Health released a new Phase Finder tool, designed to help Washingtonians find out if they are eligible for a COVID vaccine now or if not, to sign up to be notified when they become eligible.
UPDATE: WA Department of Health Releases Next Phase of Vaccine Prioritizations
Please see the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) FAQ section for more information. The DOH has released a draft of Washington State’s Plan for distribution of the vaccine.
- Washington is moving into Phase 1B of the Department of Health’s vaccine phases, and Phase 1B is changing from individuals age 70 and older to individuals age 65 and older.
- DOH also added a “Vaccinations” tab on their COVID-19 Data Dashboard. This addition allows DOH to share progress being made in the endeavor to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to millions of Washingtonians across the state. The new tab includes statewide information and information by county.
Briefings can be viewed on Channel 10 at 4pm via or and on the City's YouTube Channel.
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SKAGIT COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Skagit County Public Health is currently providing COVID-19 vaccine to those eligible, dependent on adequate supply at the Skagit County Fairgrounds. Vaccine availability will depend on adequate supply provided by the federal and state government. Vaccine roll-out will take time. We appreciate your patience.
www.skagitcounty.net/COVIDvaccine.
For a list of other vaccine providers, visit: https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/VaccineLocations.
How to Make A Vaccine Appointment at the Fairgrounds
Vaccine is available by appointment only at the Skagit County Fairgrounds when supply is available. First-dose vaccine appointments can be scheduled online at https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov/ by searching “SCHD- COVID Vaccine Site.”
Public Health asks that you please schedule appointments online. A detailed online scheduling guide is available in English and in Spanish. If after reviewing the guide you still need assistance, call the Vaccine Hotline at 360-416-1500.
COVID-19 Testing Site at Skagit County Fairgrounds to close Permanently after Saturday, March 13, 2021.
In Anacortes, Island Hospital reports:
- Total Tested 12,612
- Total Positive Cases 261
- Total Admitted to Hospital 43
- Total Death 0
- 2,915 vaccines administered at Island Hospital (1,744 who have received their first does, 1,171 who have received their second dose).
- Island Hospital received zero (0) first doses of COVID-19 vaccines from the State of Washington for the week of February 22, which means we cannot open any appointments to our community this week. This does not affect 2nd dose appointments already scheduled. We will update this web page on Monday, March 1 by end of day with information on when (or if) we will open scheduling for COVID-19 vaccine appointments next week. Appointment availability is based on the allotment of vaccine received from the State each week.
Map of Cases by Zip Code
What’s the Latest?
- Skagit County Public Health’s COVID-19 FAQ’s, Myths and Rumors: Answered, Public Health Video Series.
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters
- Stay up to date on the Governor’s Proclamations and direct news from the Governor’s Office
- Washington State’s COVID-19 Website.
- Washington State Department of Health
- Island Hospital
- CDC information and resources
Coronavirus Data
- An interactive visualization of the exponential spread of COVID-19
- Coronavirus tracker (Washington State Hospital Association)
City Facilities remain closed at this time. City facilities will reopen when it is safe for visitors and staff.
All City essential services will continue, including public safety, solid waste services, water and sewer.
Please visit the City Closures webpage for more detailed information.
Further Information
If you need resources in other languages please see the compiled list form the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance.