Category: Infectious Disease
Against CDC Guidance, Some Cities Sweep Homeless Encampments
The CDC has warned that clearing encampments disperses homeless into the community where they may spread COVID-19, but Seattle and other cities are still conducting sweeps
Widely Used Surgical Masks Are Putting Health Care Workers At Serious Risk
The CDC recently said lower-grade surgical masks are “an acceptable alternative” to N95 masks, but critics say their use is almost certainly fueling illness among front-line health workers.
Washington state to reopen state parks, wildlife areas and boat launches
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that DNR-managed lands will reopen for public recreation on May 5.
Spread of COVID-19 appears to be slowing in King County
But if distancing measures were to lift starting May 1, the model predicts a rapid rise in the rate of cases that would likely exceed recent peak levels by the end of the month.
Public Coronavirus Data Varies Widely Between States
Information about cases by ZIP code or census tract are critical to properly target resources, experts say. But not every state provides this level of detail.
Colorado & Nevada will join Washington, Oregon & California in Western States Pact
Earlier this month, Inslee, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced they would be working together on their COVID-19 responses.
Washington governor allows some construction work to resume
Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
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.