Yakima County is in Phase 3 

Yakima County remains in Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. On May 13, 2021, Governor Inslee announced that the state will move toward a statewide reopening on June 30, 2021. 

Full Reopening Based on Vaccinations 

A statewide reopening could happen earlier than June 30 if 70% or more of Washingtonians over 16 initiate vaccination. Currently, approximately 59.21% of individuals over 16 in Washington have initiated vaccination. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Washington, visit DOH's COVID-19 Data Dashboard. To find a vaccine location, go to YakimaVaccines.org.

Phase 3 - Healthy Washington 

Phase 3 allows restaurants, fitness centers, and indoor entertainment establishments to offer indoor services at 50% capacity. Click on the graphic below or read the Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery Plan for more details. 

Healthy Washington Business Guidance

The following business activities must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their region’s Healthy Washington phase:

Spectator Events 

• Spectator Events - Updated May 13, 2021

Religious and Faith-Based Organizations

• Religious and Faith-Based Organizations - Updated May 13, 2021

Professional Services

• Professional Services - Updated March 19

Personal Services

• Personal Services - Updated March 19

Eating and Drinking Establishments

• Restaurants, Taverns, Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries - Updated March 17

Weddings, Funerals, and Events

• Weddings, Funerals, and Events - Updated May 13, 2021

Sports, Recreation and Fitness

• Fitness and Training - Updated March 22
• Outdoor Recreation - Updated March 23
• Water Recreation - Updated March 23
• Sporting Activities:  - Updated April 21
  • Sporting Activities FAQ - Updated March 24
• Racing: non-motorized and motorized - Updated March 23
• Golf - Updated March 18

Indoor Entertainment Establishments

• Bowling - Updated March 18
• Card Rooms - Updated March 18
• Movie Theaters - Updated March 19
• Museums - Updated March 19

Outdoor Entertainment Establishments

• Drive-In Theaters - Updated March 23
• Zoos and Aquariums - Updated March 18

For additional industry requirements, visit the Governor's website.

General Business Reopening Requirements

All employers must follow COVID-19 prevention protocols for employees as required by the Department of Labor and Industries. https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers