COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

WHERE TO GET TESTED
You can make an appointment with your healthcare provider, go to one of the many testing sites available on this page, or call 2-1-1 for other testing sites.

If you are being tested because you have symptoms or were potentially exposed to the virus, you should stay away from other people until you receive your test results. After you receive your results, follow quarantine/isolation directions from your healthcare provider or testing site. Updated guidance on quarantine/isolation can be found here.

For Yakima County COVID-19 Testing Sites click HERE.


Yakima County COVID-19 Testing Sites
FREE At-Home Rapid COVID-19 tests
You may order free rapid at-home test kits from the federal government at COVIDtests.gov or through the Washington State Department of Health's program at SayYesHomeTest.org.

How to Report a Positive Test Result from Rapid at-home Test Kits
Please call the Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline at 1-(800) 525-0127 and press # to report the positive result from an over-the-counter test. 

Washington Exposure Notifications- WA Notify
WA Notify users can now request a verification code after a positive at-home test. Verification codes can be requested by following instructions within the WA Notify app. For iPhone users, exposure notifications can be found with the phone’s settings function. Android users should be able to open the app, select a test result to share, and request a code. More information can be found here. 

GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION                                                                                                 
En Español

People with COVID-19 report a variety of symptoms that can be mild or severe. Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. People with the following symptoms could have COVID-19:

WHO SHOULD GET TESTED?
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or who has been exposed to COVID-19 should get tested, regardless of their vaccination status. For those who have been exposed to COVID-19, testing is recommended 5 days after exposure. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are NOT recommended to get tested again in order to return to work. Individuals who test positive may return to work after completing isolation.

City Staff:
509-829-5151
Utility Billing, Yard Sale Permits, Business Licensing, Public Records Requests, Water, Sewer or Garbage Service issues, Special Events, Cemetery services or other questions:  

• Shelli Quantrell, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer — squantrell@cityofzillah.us
• Deana Ford, Accounting Clerk II — dford@cityofzillah.us
• Bonita Godfrey,  Accounting Clerk II  —bgodfrey@cityofzillah.us

Building permits and Code Enforcement:

• Ardele Steele, Planning & Community Dev. Director — asteele@cityofzillah.us

Planning, Zoning, and Land Use:

• Ardele Steele, Planning & Community Dev. Director — asteele@cityofzillah.us

Administrative Inquiries:

• Michael Grayum, City Administrator — mgrayum@cityofzillah.us

Other Department Contact Information:

• Police Chief Tim Quantrell - Zillah Police Department - 509-829-6100 or 911 for Emergency
• Fire Chief Paul Stonemetz - Zillah Fire Department - 509-829-3760 or 911 for Emergency
• Public Works Director - John Simmons - 509-829-5151

Provided below is information related to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVIC-19). 

• Yakima Health District's Website on Covid-19 Information
• CDC COVID-19 Guidelines
• Yakima County COVID-19 Data Dashboard
• Yakima County Alert Center
• DOH Public Hotline (translation available) 1-800-525-0127

myStrength Digital Health App

The Yakima Health District has made an investment to provide the digital health app myStrength to residents/workers in Yakima County. We realize this is a difficult time for so many in Yakima County and our community may need additional resources and support. The app myStrength provides resources to improve mental health and overall well-being. myStrength offers personalized programs to help overcome depression and anxiety and is supported by tools, weekly exercises, and daily inspiration in a safe and confidential environment. This app is available in both English and Spanish.

To learn more about myStrength click here to watch a short video.

Taking care of your emotional health is important. Now with myStrength, you can get 24/7 support from the privacy of your computer or mobile device. myStrength offers health-tracking tools, inspirational quotes, and activities. You'll also find programs to help with stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, chronic pain, and more. myStrength is here to help you live your best possible life. Below are some brief overviews on additional programs offered by myStrength.