See below for today's COVID-19 information. Please forward as widely as you would like.

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Many of the military field hospitals are being redirected to New York, but we will likely still get a facility in Snohomish County. The County and others are working with federal contacts right now in reviewing locations.

Kid Activity Opportunity from the Mariners: "Schools may be closed right now, but learning is still important! We are excited to offer youngsters (and their caretakers!) a FREE engaging learning experience that uses the game of baseball. To register your child for Summer Slugger, simply visit SummerSlugger.com/Mariners and select "I Have A Code", and use code Mariners."

WSF continues to examine their ferry service. At this point, the Mukilteo/Clinton route has the second highest vehicle ridership, so WSF will not be reducing its number of vessels at this time. They will, however, be suspending the last daily roundtrip – 12.30am from Clinton and 1.05am from Mukilteo.

Here is information about how to give back if you are looking for ways:
• Offers of Personal Donations: The primary need around Snohomish County is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). There is a link to donate directly to a local partner of your choosing. This link is: https://pihchub.org/livewell/. Any additional inquiries can be directed to Disaster.Donations@snoco.org.

• Offers of Financial Donations: To donate directly, you can online at: https://www.cf-sc.org/. Any additional inquiries can be directed to Disaster.Donations@snoco.org.

New Health District blog post here: http://www.snohd.org/blog.aspx

The Corona Virus Mirror, by Judith Grace Hastings of Mukilteo

The world is looking at a Corona Virus mirror now
What we see is a reflection of what we allow

Do we ignore the potential harm of the virus as just a fable
Or do we take prudent precautions as we are able

Do we act only for ourselves with selfish greed
Or do we respectfully care about others in need

Do we panic, go to the stores, and horde all we can
Or do we buy only what we need, because we understand

Will we resent when stores and businesses act with cautious care
Or will we finally see the essential workers who were always there

Will we let our lives overrun with anger, panic and fear
Or will we lovingly embrace all that we hold dear

Will we close ourselves off, thinking we can’t possibly help in any way
Or will we reach out and do what we are able, each and every day

Take a long look in that Corona Virus mirror, just what does it show
Is it reflecting who you really are, is it someone you want to know

Does it show someone acting out in anger and fear, unable to bend
Or will we see someone who takes as this as an opportunity to rest and mend

Will we be able to look away from our Corona Virus mirror long enough to see
We are not alone in this, we never have been and we will never be

So, take a look in your mirror, see what is there for you to learn and grow
Then look away, reach out to others and let compassion and love flow

Judith Grace Hastings
March 26, 2020

Follow Physical Distancing Guidelines, stay 6 feet away from anyone you don't live with.

Use hand sanitizer as you enter a grocery store. Wash hands immediately upon returning home. Pay attention to packaging, and take action to sanitize products entering your home

Tell Others to also stay at home and stay apart.

Give blood- schedule online (to help minimize social contact) at https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate (no mobile blood drives because they have issues transporting themselves to sites. But they have great procedures in place at their facilities).

Leave Some for Your Neighbors, Your Healthcare Providers, and Emergency Responders
• Your actions matter!
• Buy what you need and leave supplies for your neighbors, healthcare providers, and emergency responders.

This is a difficult and stressful time for everybody. Maybe you're out of work, or have family members who are, maybe you're feeling worried about the future and your retirement, or you're feeling overwhelmed with your kids.
You're not alone.
If you feel like you need to reach out for support, do not hesitate to contact the Disaster Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to talk with crisis specialists. They are available 24/7.

All parks are closed except for 76th Street/Community Garden entrance to Japanese Gulch for trail access.

Trails and sidewalks continue to be open for your physical activity! Please respect physical distance of six feet.

All City Facilities closure: City operations will continue via primarily phone, email and online. The public is encouraged to call (425) 263-8000 for assistance with City services or visit our website at www.mukilteowa.gov.

Remember the non-emergency number at (425) 407-3999. If you have an emergency, call 911. (But don't call with questions about the Governor's order and what's open or not).

For more information on city facilities, see this link.

Restaurants that are open for take out or delivery- access this list, https://discovermukilteo.org/2020/03/17/what-restaurants-are-open/ developed by city staff with great support from business owners in the community.
This is another countywide link, https://localsnoco.com/ with similar info.

Special Shopping Hours for Seniors, Other At-Risk People
A number of local grocery stores have special shopping hours for senior citizens and others with vulnerable immune systems.
QFC begins this week, 7-8am Monday-Thursday.
Albertsons, Haggen, and Safeway Tues. & Thurs. from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Target Wednesdays, first hour after opening; Whole Foods Daily, one hour before opening to the general public.

Would you like to request to be essential (or not)? Fill out this form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d4c155fa930f4b848f95774d610c9708 to petition this issue. Find the full list here: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed/essential-business

Snohomish County Links
Local SnoCo
Federal Small Business Adminstration Loans
State Tax Relief
Unemployment for Employees
King County Public Health signs for businesses to post

There are now 20 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases identified in Mukilteo (that's 2 new today). County case counts are available at this link, updated each day at 2pm.