Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health has submitted its application to move into Phase 2 of the state’s four-phased reopening plan.

Clark County Public Health submitted a request for a variance to move to Phase 2 on Friday, May 22. Secretary of Health John Wiesman placed the county’s request on pause on Saturday, May 23, due to the outbreak at Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver.

Public Health provided Secretary Wiesman with additional information and data about its response to the Firestone outbreak on Thursday, May 28. During a meeting Monday evening with Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County health officer and Public Health director, Secretary Wiesman asked Public Health to submit a new application.

Public Health completed that application and submitted it to Secretary Wiesman on Tuesday evening. Clark County is not yet approved for Phase 2 and does not have an anticipated start date for the next phase.

For now, Clark County remains in Phase 1. Clark County residents and businesses should continue to follow the Phase 1 guidance outlined by the governor.

For more information about COVID-19 and the Public Health response, visit the Public Health website.