Not enough PPE. Not enough plexiglass barriers. Lack of clear disclosure when staff have been exposed to COVID-19. And now, UW employees are going to be thanked with pink slips? No way! #ShameOnUW usnews.com/news/best-stat…

👏👏👏 and I hear Georgia 💚 🇵🇸 🍎 is running for office to create the change we need 🤩 #MedicareForAll champion! 💯❤

Perhaps working people should have more power.

This pandemic is, unfortunately, proof of concept. 😷 We absolutely need #MedicareForAll. 💯 It is pretty clear we can not afford to go without. I believe healthcare is the collective work of humanity and is a human right. 🧪👩‍🔬🥼🥰 Georgia 💚 🇵🇸 🍎 Whole Washington 🍎

🏳️‍🌈International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2020!🏳️‍🌈 As an LGBTQPIIA+ community member, I can attest we have come a long way, yet our work is not done. Together, we can overcome the bigotry and create a more inclusive tomorrow - everyday. 🌈

The best avenues we have right now to keep people connected are digital. To keep current on volunteer opportunities and news, join our emailing list. Text TEAMRORY to 66866 and follow the prompts to subscribe. #voterory2020 #allofus #risetothechallenge voterory.com

COVID-19 Update: Today 5/20/20, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report for Thurston County. Additional data are online. bit.ly/ThurstonCOVID1…

#Solidarity I've shared this before, but want to boost again! Inexcusable that these amazing workers are being treated this way. I stand with the workers!

There is a process to apply for a variance to move to Phase 2 of the Safe Start plan. The Thurston County Health Officer has to make a recommendation and the Thurston County Board of Health has to vote (meeting is 5/22). Then the county Board of Commissioners must meet and vote.

Only .13% of all elected officials identified openly as LGBTQ in 2019, representation is needed to create change. To achieve equitable representation we would need to see ~22,688 more LGBTQ persons in elected leadership roles in the U.S. WADeptHealth link.medium.com/BXx6TXfxH6

I am again humbled by the support of Progressives here in Washington. Honored to receive the Endorsement of the Washington Progressive Party! Facebook.com/washingtonprog… waprogressiveparty.org WA Progressive Party 🌲🏔🌹 #allofus #risetothechallenge #voterory2020 voterory.com

Today on our County Conversation stream we are speaking with Olympia mayor pro tem Jessica Bateman. Discussion on homelessness, housing program funding and affordability. We'll also touch on disparate impacts during the pandemic. Join us at 4pm PST! youtu.be/55ZJ1bVghag

"So, what does Phase 2 mean? Assuming that our application is approved by the State Department of Health, being in phase 2 means..." Read this week's Letter to the Community from Dr. Diana Yu, the Thurston County Health Officer. bit.ly/3d7pl5r

Some of Washington's boldest Medicare for All advocates are on our primary ballot this August! Please join our 2pm live-stream with Vermont's David Zuckerman and WA's NurseMarianna_RN-MHP, leaving x, Georgia 💚 🇵🇸 🍎 here: youtu.be/IXlDsU4T1LY #MedicareForAll #TheRevolutionIsNow

Our Department is investigating two COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities. The outbreaks are connected by a COVID-19 positive staff member. We are working to monitor ill residents in isolation while protecting uninfected residents. Details: bit.ly/36Mzgej

My deepest condolences to their family and friends. Please wear a mask everyone.

Good morning, Thurston County! Today is a good day to get a cloth face mask, if you need one. Starting at 10am-3pm Evergreen Christian Community will be giving them to the public. Go to the church parking lot, drive thru pick-up lane. ➡️ 1000 Black Lake Blvd SW Olympia 98502

Good morning, Thurston County! As you plan your weekend, we encourage you to stay closer to home. If you're having gatherings, outdoors is better than indoors. Practice physical distancing and wearing face coverings. Reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to those special to you.