Recap of Today’s COVID-19 News and Updates

DAILY BULLETIN

April 1, 2020

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Joint Information Center
253-512-7100
wajic@mil.wa.gov

Numbers: We appreciate your patience as we worked through technical difficulties. The case counts are updated on our website. As of 11:59pm on March 31, we have 5,984 COVID-19 cases in Washington state.

Updates from Governor Inslee’s press conference:

  • Due to the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection-control products, Gov. Jay Inslee urged Washington manufacturers to seriously consider retooling their factories to help. A list of needed products and how companies can assist is on the state coronavirus website.

  • Dan Nordstrom, president and CEO of Outdoor Research, announced at Gov. Inslee’s press conference that his Seattle manufacturing facility is converting its production of outdoor gear to PPEs for the medical community. The company plans to produce upwards of 200,000 masks per day.

  • Gov. Inslee reiterated that deployment of the National Guard to Washington State is for logistic support, not enforcement.

New factsheet on teleworking ergonomics: An unprecedented number of Washingtonians are working from home. Many had to quickly transition from a comfortable work space to a makeshift office. Staying safe at home also means ensuring your work station keeps you comfortable and injury-free. The Department of Labor & Industries created a teleworking ergonomics factsheet with helpful tips to increase productivity and reduce discomfort.

Financial resources available: The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions developed a list of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the Coronavirus. Resources include information on mortgage assistance, student loans, emergency loans and more. The department will update this list as more information becomes available.

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