In consultation with other Snohomish County leaders, yesterday I announced the restriction of public access to select county facilities, primarily those in the Administration Buildings on the county campus, starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
These county facilities will be closed to the public until further notice, with limited exceptions.
Here are the county departments and services that remain available during the restriction of public access to the Administration Buildings:
Basic Health and Other Human Service Programs
Public Safety and Access to Criminal Justice System
- The Sheriff’s Office will continue to respond to 911 calls and ensuring the jail provide a safe, secure and humane detention facility. Homeless Registered Sex Offender (RSO) check-ins have moved to the 1st Floor of the Courthouse (Tuesdays) and all other RSOs can check-in Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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District Court Protection Order and Compliance Hearings will still be heard in all divisions.
Access to Snohomish County Public-Facing Services
The following departments and/or services have limited access for the public. Please refer to the individual department websites for more information:
I know there are many questions you may have. If you need more information on COVID-19, please refer to the following websites: Snohomish Health District, Washington Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.
Prevention is the single best way to avoid COVID-19. For seniors and those with underlying health conditions, prevention measures are crucial, since these are the most vulnerable populations. Here are the tips from our health professionals guiding our response:
- Wash hands often with soap and water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid contact with people and stay home as much as you can.
- If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others.
- Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
There is no way to avoid disruptions during a pandemic. Our goals are to protect both vulnerable populations and the health care system, and social distancing is the primary tool we have for limiting infections.
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