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

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The County released a great infographic on "fact or fake" questions with answers! Check it out: https://infogram.com/rumor-control-32420-1hkv2n1zrkwp6x3?live

Watch out for COVID related scams. If you are unsure about whether something is real or a scam, the Justice Department created a central fraud hotline (1-866-720-5721 or disaster@leo.gov). You can also call the non-emergency line at 425-407-3999.

From the County and Health District: If you see someone violating the Governor’s Order to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy," and if you feel safe, we encourage you to respectfully share your concerns with the business, organization, or individual If the individual, business owner or organizer isn’t open to the conversation, direct concerns to the Snohomish Health District Environmental Health Division at 425-339-5250. Keep in mind that during this public health emergency, it may take time for someone to follow-up on a violation. Do not call 911.

Check out GiveWellLocal.org to find and give resources! This county-wide site has great volunteering requests, and resources for those in need.

What to do if you are sick: CDC Resources

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.

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)? Email business@mil.wa.gov 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 14 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases in Mukilteo. County case counts are available at this link, updated each day at 2pm.