March 2, 2020 A Message to the Lynnwood Community Regarding COVID-19
Published on March 02, 2020
A Message to the Lynnwood Community Regarding COVID-19
Dear Lynnwood Community Members,
The situation surrounding the Coronavirus or COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. Our City leadership team and our Emergency Operations team are in close coordination with the Snohomish Health District and the Department of Emergency Management. We are following the guidance of the Snohomish Health District and the Centers for Disease Control. We understand the important role that the City of Lynnwood plays in helping to keep our community members safe.
Personal Hygiene and Preparedness:
For 80% of cases, COVID-19 is a mild illness that does not require hospital care. We cannot eliminate COVID-19 but we can limit its spread by:
- Washing hands with soap and water frequently
- Avoiding touching our face (mouth, nose, eyes)
- Staying home when sick until the illness is resolved
- Covering coughs and sneezes with tissue and washing hands thereafter
- Staying away from others who are ill
Social Distancing
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing, please take care of yourself, your family, your coworkers and seek medical attention. You will want to call your health care provider in advance and follow their guidance. Additionally, please follow the directions of your local health authority.
We have many services that can be provided over the phone or online. We are happy to help serve you without requiring you to come to a City facility if you are feeling unwell.
Sanitation and Cleaning
At this point, it is believed that the virus only lives on surfaces for a few hours. Out of an abundance of caution, we are increasing the cleaning and sanitation of shared and public spaces in our City facilities such as door handles, and customer service desks.
Resources
We are following the guidelines of the following public health agencies and we suggest using these resources to find accurate and timely information regarding COVID-19.
We are also staying in close contact with our partners at the Edmonds School District, Edmonds Community College, the Convention Center, and several others. We will keep you informed throughout this rapidly evolving situation.
Sincerely,
Mayor Nicola Smith
Visit us online at www.LynnwoodWA.gov to find online city services or call City Hall at 425-670-5000.
Contact:
Julie Moore, Communications & Public Affairs Officer
jmoore@LynnwoodWA.gov
425-670-5023