ECOSS has been helping frontline communities and businesses of color navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about some of the successes here and check out the full list of project here.

As of early November, Washington State is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. Please exercise caution.

New restrictions for Washington State through December 16 include lower capacity limits for stores and a ban on indoor dining: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start/whats-open-each-phase.

Guidance on how to prevent spread is here: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/news/covid-19-cases-spreading-very-quickly-puget-sound-region.

Washington State has set up an online hub for resources about the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is leading to many changes in how communities live and businesses operate. At ECOSS, the health and safety of those we serve are a top priority. To help communities and businesses navigate this stressful and uncertain period, below are links to information and resources.

Because situations are evolving rapidly, this page is intended to be a compass to resource centers rather than a comprehensive source of info; essentially, this is a list of lists.

Just because something is not found here doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Please let us know how we can support you, your community or your business. Contact us at 206-767-0432 or info@ecoss.org.

Languages we can assist with: Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese

General Information

Washington State: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/

King County: https://kingcounty.gov/covid-19 (contains public health recommendations in multiple languages)

Snohomish County: https://www.snohd.org/484/Novel-Coronavirus-2019

Tacoma-Pierce County: https://www.mytpu.org/covid19/

Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish County: https://delbene.house.gov/constituent-services/covid-19-recovery-guides.htm

Coronavirus video explanations in language (shoutout to ECOSS staff who helped!)

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • Khmer/Cambodian
  • Somali
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
  • Korean

Seattle & King County Public Health Blog

Multilingual Coronavirus Info Webinars:

Home Coronavirus Testing Kit 

Resource hubs (start here for assistance)

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network Resource Finder
Searchable database of resources that are specifically available to immigrants and refugees.

King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide

Resources for Immigrants and Refugees (multiple languages)

  • General COVID-19 Information
  • Federal Resources
  • County Resources
  • City Resources
  • Education Resources
  • Unemployment Resources
  • Resources for Undocumented Folks

United Way King County Rent Relief Fund

Pierce County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

BIPOC-led Mask Delivery

Paycheck Protection Program
The loan will be fully forgiven if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities (due to likely high subscription, at least 75% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll).

Homesight Small Business Support Grant

Immediate Relief for Restaurant Workers (King County)

Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander in-language resources (multi-national)

Crowd-sourced document of Washington State resources for COVID-19 victims

  • Government resources
  • Private sector resources
  • Public school meal distribution
  • Expense saving measures
  • Mutual aid resources

City of Seattle resource hub (some resources apply elsewhere too)

  • Healthcare & Hygiene Support
  • Immigration-related Information
  • Food Support
  • Internet Access
  • Rent and Utility Bill Support
  • Worker Support
  • Artists/Creatives Support
  • Small Business/Nonprofit Support
  • Home Education Support
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Compilation by Seattle Good Business Network

Resources for Tacoma-Pierce County residents

  • Household resources
  • Unemployment resources

Resource list for Washington State businesses and workers

  • Financial assistance
  • Export assistance
  • Employer and worker assistance
  • Insurance assistance

Financial resources for Washington State residents (English/Español)

Handbook for Creatives

Climate Alliance Resources Compilation

Additional resources

If the above links did not contain what you need, here are some additional resources:

Request a loading zone for Seattle restaurant curbside pickup

City of Tacoma Emergency Assistance Program

COVID-19 Assistance and Public Charge FAQ for Immigrants

Disaster loans for small businesses in Washington State

What should I do if I was in close contact with someone with COVID-19 while they were ill, but I am not sick? Please contact your medical provider for specific guidance. In general, you should monitor your health for fever, cough, and respiratory problems during the 14 days after the last day you were in close contact with the sick person with COVID-19. You should not go to work and should avoid public places for 14 days.

What should I do if I am a close contact to someone with COVID-19 and I get sick? If you get sick with fever, cough, or respiratory problems (even if your symptoms are very mild), you likely have COVID-19. You should isolate yourself at home and away from other people and contact your health care provider.

More information about what to do including when to discontinuation home isolation can be found at: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/COVIDexposed.pdf