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Published: 04/15/2020
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release - April 15, 2020
SPOKANE – The Spokane Veterans Home has conducted additional COVID-19 tests and as of 2pm has a total of 19 positive and 20 negative resident test results. All 19 positive cases are on the same floor. There are a number of tests pending and updates will be made through our website as we receive more… read more
Published: 04/11/2020
April 11, 2020
Spokane: This morning our Spokane Veterans Home received results that ten additional residents who were tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for the virus. This brings the total number of residents who have tested positive at the home to twelve.
So far, the positive tests have been located in one area of the facility and we are working hard to prevent the… read more
Published: 04/10/2020
During the Washington State “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, we are staying in our homes and using physical distancing to keep ourselves and our neighbors healthy. However, struggles may arise in our Military and Veteran community due to less social interaction, barriers to… read more
Published: 04/08/2020
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release
April 8, 2020
SPOKANE – It is with a heavy heart that we share that one of the two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away today. We are always saddened by the loss of one of our honored Spokane Veterans Home residents and this is no exception. Each Veteran served our nation honorably, and we take very… read more
Published: 04/07/2020
April 7, 2020
(Correction April 8, 2020 - no additional residents have tests pending as of 8:10am)
Two residents at the Spokane Veterans Home have tested positive for… read more
Published: 04/03/2020
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake resumed interment services for Veterans and eligible individuals effective Monday, March 30. WDVA is limiting attendees to groups of 10 or fewer immediate family members only, in accordance with state directives. Larger groups will be asked to reduce their numbers or be refused service.
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Published: 04/03/2020
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake resumed interment services for Veterans and eligible individuals effective Monday, March 30. WDVA is limiting attendees to groups of 10 or fewer immediate family members only, in accordance with state directives. Larger groups will be asked to reduce their numbers or be refused service.
As a… read more
Published: 03/26/2020
COVID-19 Safety Measures - WDVA Veterans Services Offices - UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES
All Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) &
Veteran Services and Counseling & Wellness Programs (VSCW) have transitioned to phone or video appointments
with Veterans and their Families.
The Olympia Central Office, King County Service Center and the… read more
Published: 03/24/2020
Dear Veterans Home Family or Representative,
We are sending this letter in our continuing effort to keep you informed of how our Homes are modifying services during the COVID-19 crisis.
As of today, we have no cases of COVID-19 in any of our Veterans Homes. Our priority remains keeping our residents, our staff, and you safe and healthy. The changes we’ve had to make to do… read more
Published: 03/24/2020
March 24, 2020
Dear Veterans Home Family or Representative,
We are sending this letter in our continuing effort to keep you informed of how our Homes are modifying services during the COVID-19 crisis.
As of today, we have no cases of COVID-19 in any of our Veterans Homes. Our priority remains keeping our residents, our staff, and you safe and healthy. The changes we’ve… read more
