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As Washington state COVID-19 hospitalizations reach an all-time high, Governor Inslee has announced several restrictions and requirements to address the public health crisis.
Effective Monday, August 23, all individuals are required to wear masks in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
Additionally, Governor Inslee announced vaccine mandates for state employees, private health care workers, long term care workers, and educators. This includes (but is not limited to):
State workers in executive cabinet agencies, regardless of teleworking status
On-site contractors
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At CAPAA, we are truly fortunate to work with 12 incredible appointees who serve as ardent community advocates. In the past three years, the call to serve the public has never been more urgent. CAPAA Commissioners worked tirelessly to honor and amplify the voices of community members, particularly during the global pandemic. With hearts full of gratitude, we bid farewell to three tremendous public servants finishing their terms of service. As they move on from CAPAA, they leave behind large footprints and bigger hearts. Commissioner Lori Wada, one of the longest-serving Commissioners in… Read more
CANN-WA is offering one-time COVID-19 relief to Washington COFA households who are currently in Isolation/Quarantine due to a positive test results of COVID-19 on or after June 28th, 2021. For more information, please contact: Chuukese – Juanita Monesa Ysau at jyasu@cann-wa.us Marshallese – David Anitok at danitok@cann-wa.us Kosraean – Deacon Driskell Jack at djack@cann-wa.us Yapese – Rachael Tamngin at rtamngin@cann-wa.us For any general inquiries, or if you’re interested in participating with your statewide COFA cultural-base organization, please contact info@cann-wa.us. The Small Business… Read more
AANHPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on our history, our heritage, and our future. The last year has been especially difficult for our communities, with the pandemic worsening existing racist disparities in our health care systems, especially for our NHPI and COFA families. The pandemic also brought medical scapegoating, with Asians and Asian Americans facing increased hate incidents as politicians sought to place blame for an uncontrollable virus. All of this pain is a part of our history, but we’re also more than just this pain. We are more than media narratives, we are more… Read more
