The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has decommissioned its Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) website.
As of Dec. 1, those who visit coronavirus.wa.gov will be redirected to the DOH COVID-19 landing page at doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19, stated a news release.
“This streamlining of online resources reflects the end of the COVID-19 emergency order and a decrease in web traffic on the coronavirus.wa.gov website,” stated the release. “As part of the decommissioning, the public health content on the site will move to the DOH website. DOH is also working with partners to transfer pandemic information to other state agency websites where appropriate.”
DOH urges everyone to stay up to date on their vaccinations to prevent severe illness and remains committed to supporting all communities in Washington in the fight against COVID-19, the release stated.
“Hospitals are operating at higher-than-usual capacity this winter and it has become even more important to utilize preventive measures to ensure there is space for those with critical health needs,” stated the release.
DOH stated everyone who is six months and older should be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 to lower the risk of transmission and serious injury. Those who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19 should make an appointment to receive their booster shot, stated the release.
“People ages five years and older who had their last COVID-19 shot at least two months ago can get the updated booster. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines can be safely administered at the same time,” stated the release. “By taking just a few precautions, we can gather with our loved ones safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other serious respiratory illnesses throughout the holidays.”
