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Are Public Health Ads Worth the Price?

January 19, 2021

Not if They’re All About Fear

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Coronavirus, Public Health

King County effort aims to get more people vaccinated against COVID, faster

January 8, 2021

“To get this pandemic under control, 16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months.” — Dow Constantine

Coronavirus, Public Health, Rural Health

In Fast-Moving Pandemic, Health Officials Try to Change Minds at Warp Speed

December 30, 2020

In the history of public health laws, even rules that have had time to build widely accepted evidence weren’t guaranteed support.

Coronavirus, Prevention, Public Health

More Americans — Of All Political Persuasions — Are Donning Masks

December 18, 2020

While 87% of Democrats said they always wear a mask out of the house, 71% of independents and 55% of Republicans said the same.

Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh, Public Health

Why you should be cautious when you’re taking a break at work

December 16, 2020

The place you go to relax on the job can be a high-risk location for transmission of the coronavirus. Here’s two local examples.

Social Determinants of Health

Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity

December 16, 2020

It’s not the caffeine, it’s the people

Coronavirus, Prevention, Public Health

Going Home for the Holidays? For Many Americans, That’s a Risky Decision

December 14, 2020

As COVID-19 cases surge, health experts are urging Americans to stay home for the holidays. But for many,, travel comes down to a risk-benefit analysis.

Coronavirus, Hospitals, Public Health, Rural Hospitals

Inslee extends COVID-19 lockdown tothrough Jan. 4 in Washington state

December 8, 2020

The hospitalization projections are scary. We’re already at 80% ICU capacity in Washington. Unless this turns around, our system will be overrun.

Coronavirus, Prevention, Public Health

Washington state adopts CDC’s new quarantine guidelines

December 3, 2020

Quarantine is used to reduce the risk that infected people might unknowingly transmit infection to others.

Coronavirus, Public Health, Technology

Washington launches statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool

November 30, 2020

When voluntarily activated, phones with WA Notify use Bluetooth technology to exchange random codes with the phones of other users they are near.

Coronavirus, Prevention, Public Health

Where is COVID-19 transmitted in King County?

November 25, 2020

Report shows most common exposure settings are homes, workplaces, community and social gatherings.

Coronavirus, Laboratory Medicine, Public Health

No, soaring COVID-19 cases are not due to more testing – they show a surging pandemic

November 23, 2020

Rather than being an artifact of changes in testing policy, the rise in cases reflects ongoing transmission and serious illness.

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Brain and Nervous System, Coronavirus, Mental Health, Public Health

How Your Brain Tricks You Into Taking Risks During the Pandemic

November 17, 2020

The unprecedented nature of the pandemic undermines how we process information and assess risk. Need proof? Look around.

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Coronavirus, Politics, Public Health

GOP Lawsuits Restrain Governors’ COVID-19 Actions

November 17, 2020

Republican say governors need legislative approval to shut down businesses, require mask-wearing or force residents to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus, Prevention, Public Health

Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 restrictions for four-weeks

November 15, 2020

The restrictions go into effect Monday, November 16 at 11:59 PM

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