Category: Public Health
Inslee to rely on state’s statistics, not CDC’s in his decision on reopening
CDC says the state has achieved its 70% goal, but state’s statistics say we’re still falling short.
VACCINATION LEVELS UP, COVID-19 RATES DOWN: KING COUNTY MASK DIRECTIVE LIFTS ON JUNE 29
In King County, 70% of residents age 16 and older are fully vaccinated.
578,555 people have died from COVID-19 in the US . . . or maybe it’s 912,345
Here’s why it’s hard to count
Vaccinated or not, wear a mask indoors, King County health officials say.
Directive will remain in effect until 70% or more of county residents age 16 and older are fully vaccinated.
All counties in Washington state move into Phase 3 after reopening pause
Rollback includes Cowlitz, Ferry, Pierce and Whitman counties, which were in Phase 2.
Too early to tell whether flattening COVID-19 curve in Washington will continue, say state officials
There are some signs that cases may be starting to flatten, but disease activity remains high
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There are simple and practical ways that can help everyone to enjoy good mental health.
Fourth Wave of COVID-19 Infections Threatens Washington State’s Return to Normal
How did we get here? Even with millions getting vaccinated?
COVID-19 pandemic may produce dramatic changes in life expectancy, birth rates and immigration
We’re still studying the long-term implications of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on populations
KING COUNTY REMAINS IN PHASE 3
WHAT THAT MEANS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR WAY FORWARD
All Washington counties to remain in their current COVID-19 phase.
At the end of two weeks, each county will be re-evaluated.
Republican Men Are Vaccine-Hesitant, But There’s Little Focus on Them
Republicans are the most vaccine resistant; nearly 3 in 10 say they don’t want one. The share is greater among rural, Republican men, 35% of whom don’t want to get a vaccine.
Avoid unusual pop-up COVID-19 testing sites, King County health officials warn
Reputable COVID-19 testing options are available across the county, which provide free testing with rapid and highly accurate results.
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New COVID variants have changed the game, and vaccines will not be enough. We need global ‘maximum suppression’
Susan Michie, UCL; Chris Bullen, University of Auckland; Jeffrey V Lazarus, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); John N. Lavis, McMaster University; John Thwaites, Monash University; Liam Smith, Monash University; Salim Abdool Karim, Centre for the AIDS Program of Research…