Washington State COVID-19 Mandated Best Practices For Your Washington State Wedding | All Phases

UPDATE: Washington has changed from 4 phases to 2 phases, please use this link to see blog with current information for your wedding planning.

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Best Practices During All Phases of COVID-19

How to Be Prepared for Your Coronavirus Washington State Wedding

Until we have a vaccine, effective treatment, or herd immunity against COVID-19 it is crucial for states to maintain some level of community intervention to suppress the spread of the virus. Washington's "Safe Start Washington plan" states that, all Washingtonians have a responsibility to protect themselves and others.

Last updated July 31st, 2020.

All phases are grounded in the following required basic practices:

For Individuals

• Engage in Physical Distancing

Keep at least six feet from others not in your household

• Wear a Mask

or cloth face coverings in public places when not eating or drinking

• Stay Home If Sick

and avoid others who are sick

• Wash Your Hands

frequently for 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer

• Cover Coughs and Sneezes

• Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose, and Mouth

• Disinfect Surfaces and Objects Regularly

For Businesses

• Wear a Mask

all employees are required to wear a cloth facial covering, with the following

exceptions:

when communicating with someone who relies on language cues such as facial

markers and expression and mouth movements as a part of communication.

Refer to Coronavirus Facial Covering and Mask Requirements for additional details.

• Engage in Physical Distancing

Maintain minimum six-foot separation between all employees (and customers) in

all interactions at all times. When strict physical distancing is not feasible for a

specific task, other prevention measures are required, such as the use of barriers,

minimizing staff or customers in narrow or enclosed areas.

• Wash Your Hands

frequently for 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer

• Frequent Cleaning

Establish a housekeeping schedule that includes frequent cleaning and sanitizing

with a particular emphasis on commonly touched surfaces, including gear, props,

restrooms and common areas.

• Screen Employees for Signs/Symptoms of COVID-19

and ensure sick employees stay home or go home if they feel ill.

• Post a Sign Requesting Customers to Wear Face Coverings

• Keep a Safe and Healthy Facility

in accordance with state and federal law, and comply with COVID-19 worksite-

specific safety practices, and in accordance with the Washington State Department

of Labor & Industries’ General Coronavirus Prevention under the “Stay Home, Stay

Healthy” order and the Washington State Department of Health’s Workplace and

Employer Resources and Recommendations.

For Photographers

Requirements Specific to Professional Photography

• Appointments are Required

• To Be Held Outdoors (whenever possible)

• Only One Client

(and family member, if client is a minor) allowed at a time indoor, or

outdoor in the immediate area. Groups are not allowed. An exception can be

made for groups consisting of immediate family only.

• Using No-Touch Posing Methods

• Remove All Unnecessary Paper Products or Decor

For more information about COVID-19 in Washington visit the following:

• What Does Phase 1, 2, & 3 Mean For Your Washington State Wedding?

• Washington State Department of Health Website

For information about Oregon:

• Oregon State COVID-19 Mandated Best Practices For Your Wedding | All Phases

• What Does Phase 1, 2 and 3 Mean For Your Oregon State Wedding?

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