See below for our COVID-19 response in Mukilteo. Please forward as widely as you would like.

I want to hear from you, contact me anytime.

I issued a Stay Home directive today, just like the City of Everett and with the same concept as the City of Edmonds. Find more information here: https://mukilteowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/032320-Stay-Home.pdf

Lighthouse Park is closed today. It is too important to limit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. We must all do better at physically distancing ourselves.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released an announcement on Friday warning consumers about unauthorized fraudulent coronavirus tests. I just received an email about one today! We want to alert the American public that, at this time, the FDA has not authorized any COVID-19 home tests. Fraudulent health claims, tests, and products can pose serious health risks. If you are aware of fraudulent test kits for COVID-19, please report them to the FDA. Reports may be sent via email to: FDA-COVID-19-Fraudulent-Products@fda.hhs.gov.

The Health District launched drive up testing on Sunday, with reservations required. You have to be in a healthcare field or a high risk group to qualify. See info here: http://www.snohd.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=300

We have a blood drive scheduled at Rosehill next Friday April 3. Bloodworks NW will be fully sanitizing the space and ensuring social distance is respected. Stay tuned for a link/number to make an appointment.

Mukilteo's Boys and Girls Club is open for extended hours for drop-ins and childcare, as they continue to observe the Health orders and state guidance.

WSF has a new COVID-19 page to keep you updated on service changes: http://webpub3qa.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/Notification.aspx

What if I or someone I know has COVID-19? March 19, 2020 Health District post: http://www.snohd.org/Blog.aspx?IID=22.

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

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.

As noted above, Lighthouse Park is closed.

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.mukiteowa.gov.

Remember the non-emergency number at (425) 407-3999. If you have an emergency, call 911.

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 announced 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.

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 11 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases in Mukilteo (one new case). County case counts are available at this link, updated each day at 2pm.