Category: Coronavirus
Nursing Homes Violated Basic Health Standards, Allowing the Coronavirus to Explode
One by one, toward the end of March, residents of Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center outside of Seattle started coming down with symptoms of COVID-19.
Anti-Vaccine Activists Latch Onto Coronavirus To Bolster Their Movement
Anti-vaccine groups are seizing on the anti-government sentiment stoked by conservative-leaning protesters to advance their cause, critics say.
8 in 10 Americans Favor Strict Shelter-in-Place Orders To Limit Coronavirus’ Spread.
Most say they could continue to obey such stay-at-home orders for a another month or longer.
Washington State to Buy 1M Chinese Test Swabs in Bid to Reopen
If Washington closes the deal, it will mark the second time this week that a state has gone outside the United States to procure testing supplies the federal government has been unable or unwilling to provide.
Rapid response in homeless shelters can help prevent spread of COVID-19, Seattle study finds
New research details how a rapid response in homeless shelters by public health experts can help protect shelter clients and staff from COVID-19.
Many Health Providers on Brink of Insolvency
The coronavirus pandemic has driven down revenues of many clinics, community centers and other non-hospital providers.
Inslee announces COVID-19 recovery plan for Washington state
Depending on health projections for the spread of the virus, some distancing restrictions may be in place for weeks or months to come.
Medical Staffing Companies Cut Doctors’ Pay While Spending Millions on Political Ads
While cutting benefits for ER doctors and other medical workers, The companies spent millions on ads targeting legislation to cap out-of-network costs.
As Protests Spread, States Tread Carefully to Avoid Inflaming Extremists
In the Northwest, where anti-government militia groups have long had a presence, states have largely ignored those who are openly defying stay-at-home orders.
How the Bay area got ahead of COVID-19
Bay Area public health officials issued the nation’s first stay-at-home order, likely saving thousands of lives and charting a course for much of the country.
Speeders Take Over Empty Roads — With Fatal Consequences
Despite the deserted roads, some states are experiencing a spike in traffic deaths.
Seattle Health Officials Recommended Canceling Events with 10-50 People. Then 33,000 Fans Attended a Major League Soccer Game.
Two days after recommending canceling events greater than 10-50 people,” King County officials let a soccer match be held with 33,000 fans, squeezed together.
How public health officials decide when to order closures
Health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin provides background on Public Health – Seattle & King County’s decision to close shops and events.
Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
Here is her attempt to summarize years-worth of news that was somehow crammed into one week. Buckle up!
COVID-19 survivors may help save lives by donating blood
Antibody-rich plasma from patients who have recovered from the infection may be effective treatment for those infected with the virus that causes COVID-19