Safe Start Washington - King County Phases

Phase 1 allows for:

• Outdoor recreation including hunting, fishing, golf, boating, hiking
• Certain existing construction
• Elective surgeries
• “Drive-in” spiritual services (one household per vehicle)
• Car sales
• Landscaping and lawn care
• Curbside retail pickup
• Car washes
• Pet walkers

The state is releasing industry-specific protocols and guidelines. Follow this link for more information and to access each guideline.

On Friday, June 5, King County was approved to move into a Modified Phase 1 allowing for limited and modified openings for a wide range of businesses, recreation, and personal activities.

Click here for more information. 

Phase 2 will allow small gatherings of 5 or fewer people, new construction, and reopening of barber shops, salons, and pet care services.

• In home/domestic services such as nannies, house cleaning.
• Retail. In-store purchases allowed with some restrictions.
• Real estate.
• Office-based businesses. Telework remains strongly encouraged.
• Restaurants. Operate at <50% capacity.
• All remaining manufacturing businesses.

There are a number of requrements that all employers must maintain for all phases including physical distancing, frequent cleaning, identifying strategies for addressing ill employees, and more. Click here for more information.

The state is releasing industry-specific protocols and guidelines. Follow this link for more information and to access each guideline.

On July 29, Gov. Inslee extended the pause indefinitely on counties moving ahead in the Safe Start Washington plan.

Phase 3 will allow gatherings of up to 50 people, including athletic leagues, and non-essential travel can resume.

• Recreational facilities operating at less than 50% capacity.
• Restaurants operate at up to 75% capacity.
• Bars at <25% capacity.
• Indoor gyms at <50% capacity.
• Movie theaters at <50% capacity.
• Government offices open. Telework strongly encouraged.
• Libraries, museums, and all other businesses other than nightclubs and events with less than 50 people.

The state is releasing industry-specific protocols and guidelines. Follow this link for more information and to access each guideline. Click here for information on requirements for all phases.

On July 29, Gov. Inslee extended the pause indefinitely on counties moving ahead in the Safe Start Washington plan.

Phase 4 will involve resuming the majority of public interactions. Gatherings of more than 50 people will be allowed with 6-feet distance between people.

• All recreational activity can resume.
• Gatherings of more than 50 people can resume.
• Nightclubs.
• Concert venues.
• Large sporting events.

Physical distancing, staying home when sick, and disinfecting surfaces and objects regularly will still be necessary.

The state is releasing industry-specific protocols and guidelines. Follow this link for more information and to access each guideline. Click here for information on requirements for all phases.