Wa Covid

Washington Covid Vaccine Requirements

What WA State mandates for Covid vaccines

On August 19, 2021, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation requiring state employees and health care workers to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by October 18, 2021.

The proclamation applies to all state employees, including those who work for state agencies, boards, commissions, and educational institutions.

It also applies to all health care workers, including those who work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

Exceptions to the mandate

There are a few exceptions to the mandate.

• Employees who have a medical or religious exemption
• Employees who work remotely and do not have any contact with other employees or the public
• Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that has a different vaccination requirement

Employees who do not comply with the mandate may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Covid vaccine requirements for private businesses

As of August 23, 2021, there is no statewide mandate for private businesses to require their employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

However, some private businesses have implemented their own vaccine mandates.

For example, Boeing has announced that all of its employees must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by December 8, 2021.

Other businesses, such as Microsoft and Starbucks, have announced that they will require their employees to be vaccinated, but have not yet set a deadline.

Mask mandates in Washington State

As of August 23, 2021, there is a statewide mask mandate in Washington State for all indoor public settings.

This includes businesses, schools, and government buildings.

The mask mandate does not apply to people who are under the age of 5, people who have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask, or people who are actively eating or drinking.

Where to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Washington State

There are many places where you can get a Covid-19 vaccine in Washington State.

You can find a vaccine provider near you by visiting the Washington State Department of Health website.

The vaccine is free of charge, and you do not need to have health insurance to get vaccinated.

Conclusion

The Covid-19 pandemic is a serious public health threat.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus.

Washington State has taken a number of steps to encourage vaccination, including issuing a vaccine mandate for state employees and health care workers and implementing a statewide mask mandate.

If you have not yet been vaccinated, I urge you to get vaccinated as soon as possible.