Category: Infectious Disease
Inside the Fall of the CDC
How the world’s greatest public health organization was brought to its knees by a virus, the president and the capitulation of its own leaders.
COVID-19 transmission rises in western Washington.
Rates flat — but higher in eastern Washington.
How do pandemics end?
History suggests diseases fade but are almost never truly gone. The plague, which caused the Black Death, still pops up.
COVID-19 Cases are rising in king county – what does that mean for schools?
At our current level of COVID-19 transmission, DOH guidance recommends distance learning for the vast majority of students.
Coronavirus: 3 types of vaccine hesitancy that needs to be address
Sceptics aren’t all the same
Being outdoors doesn’t mean you’re safe from COVID-19
Being outdoors doesn’t mean you’re safe from COVID-19 – a White House event showed what not to do
COVID-19 ‘Long-Haulers’ Worry About Coverage, Costs
One in three of symptomatic adults who tested positive for COVID-19 said they had not returned to their usual state of health 2 to 3 weeks after their tests.
Training our immune systems: Why we should insist on a high-quality COVID-19 vaccine
The way we train our immune systems now to respond to SARS-CoV-2 could impact how well our bodies can respond to future coronaviruses.
COVID-19 anti-vaxxers use the same arguments from 135 years ago
Anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and misinformation campaigns have gained traction. The history of these movements help explain why they are often effective.
COVID-19 cases in UW Greek System now total more than 160
The rapid increase in cases from 2 in early September to more than 160 now shows that COVID-19 spreads readily in the shared housing common on Greek Row.
What is the post-viral fatigue syndrome affecting some COVID-19 survivors?
These symptoms, called “post-viral fatigue syndrome”, have been reported by sufferers of many viral diseases including influenza, SARS, and now COVID-19.
How to cut your COVID-19 risk while indoors
As we head into fall and winter, we spend less time outdoors and more time indoors, where the risk of COVID-19 spread is higher.
Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely
Snohomish Health District recommends opting for household-only and/or virtual activities.
A Real Vaccine Before the Election? It’d Take a Miracle.
If you look at all the steps needed for a coronavirus vaccine to be scientifically validated and cleared for public use. tt’s a long shot in 38 days.
Kids, masks & back-to-school FAQs
Are cloth masks best to protect against COVID-19? How often should masks be washed? And more!