Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Information

State of Washington Updates:

• 1/28/21: Governor Jay Inslee announced that the Puget Sound Region, including Redmond, will move to Phase 2 on February 1 under the “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery” COVID-19 phased recovery plan.
• 1/19/20: Changes to the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the Public Records Act extended until the termination of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 State of Emergency or until rescinded by gubernatorial or legislative action
• 1/5/21: Governor Inslee announced a new “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” which will allow regions of the state to open in phases if they meet specific metrics. Learn more on the Governor’s blog here        State of Washington Updates:    State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  .
• 12/31/20: Eviction moratorium extended through March 31, 2021. Read the proclamation here   State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:   State of Washington Updates:    State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  . 
• 12/30/20: Governor Inslee announced an extension until Jan. 11 on the current statewide restrictions (view proclamation and list of restrictions here  State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:                             State of Washington Updates:State of Washington Updates:      State of Washington Updates:   State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:   State of Washington Updates:    State of Washington Updates:  State of Washington Updates:  )
• 12/16/20: On December 14, the FDA granted emergency authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for persons 16 years and older. Washington State received its first doses the same day, and plans to administer those vaccines to high-risk healthcare workers and first responders, and patients and staff of long-term care facilities. The vaccine consists of two doses given 21 days apart. Clinical trial data show the vaccine is 95 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 infection and the trials revealed no major unanticipated adverse effects.
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• 12/16/20: Cybercriminals continue to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, including the arrival of vaccines. Learn to spot scams with these pointers
• View the latest news updates from the Governor’s Office

King County Updates:

• Vaccine Information: 
  • COVID Vaccination Dashboard
  • FAQs about the COVID Vaccine (Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian)
  • Watch this video from the King County Fire Chiefs Association about the science behind the vaccine
• King County testing locations
• King County's news and blogs page
• King County services affected by COVID-19
• King County COVID-19 Data Dashboard
• King County COVID-19 Key Indicators

City of Redmond Updates:

City Meetings

• Watch Council Meetings
• View Council meeting dates, agendas and materials

Redmond Emergency Services

Redmond Police, Fire, and all other essential City of Redmond services remain fully operational. All emergency crews are fully staffed and prepared to respond as necessary and using CDC recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Changes to City Buildings and Non-Emergency Services

The City facilities closure is tentatively extended through June 30, 2021. Essential services will continue to be provided and staff that can work remotely, will do so. Visit redmond.gov/COVID-19 for helpful resources, updates, recommendations, and status of City services.

Redmond Parks & Recreation

Parks and Recreation have outlined the "Play Safe, Stay Safe" plan to reopen park amenities, facilities and activities. Find new ways to play at home with Parks & Recreation's virtual recreation resources. Find ideas for all ages including art, fitness and outdoor activities.

Downtown Parking Enforcement

Monitoring and enforcement of on-street time limited parking and the Redmond Central Connector parking lot has resumed. For questions email parking@redmond.gov or call 425-556-2433.