DOH releases updated COVID-19 guidance for higher education settings

Following the October 31 end of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Declaration by Governor Inslee, the Department of Health issued revised Guidance for Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) during COVID-19. The updated COVID-19 guidance for higher education includes information about reporting requirements, isolation and exposure notification, vaccinations, general prevention and response strategies, and additional resources.

IHEs are expected to maintain awareness of local health authority COVID-19 guidance and consult their local health authority for questions about preventing or responding to COVID-19 outbreaks, providing vaccination, offering testing, or other issues. DOH also recommend IHE’s follow all Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) requirements for workplaces as outlined.