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Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Information
We all have a responsibility to ourselves, our families and our community to stop the spread of COVID-19.
We strongly urge our residents to:
- Stay home
- Only leave your home for essential services and needs
- Only purchase reasonable amounts of basic products and leave enough for others
Governor Jay Inslee Updates:
To limit the spread of COVID-19, Governor Jay Inslee ordered a state-wide ’Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order. This order is in place until May 4 unless extended.
This proclamation will:
- Require every Washingtonian to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity.
- Ban all gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational purposes.
- Close all businesses except essential businesses. (See Governor’s designated list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers PDF Download ” and updated guidance bulletin PDF Download )
Learn more from King County Public Health (available in multiple languages)
Report a violation of this order
Temporary Changes to the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act
Governor Inslee issued a proclamation that temporarily suspends portions of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the Public Records Act (PRA) to help minimize in-person contact. City councils, and other city boards and commissions, are temporarily prohibited from holding in-person meetings with the public present.
- Read the full proclamation PDF Download
- Watch Council Meetings
- View Council meeting dates, agendas and materials
King County Metro and Sound Transit
King County Metro and Sound Transit have both announced service changes in response to COVID-19. Lean more: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 Non-Emergency Services
Parking enforcement, as well as noise control limits that could restrict the delivery of goods or cleaning activities, will not be enforced while the emergency declaration is in effect.
Learn about King County services affected by COVID-19.