Category: Public Health
Washington state is lifting its COVID-19 restrictions: Do we still need to take precautions?
COVID-19 is still here, and more contagious variants are spreading locally in King County and nationally.
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
Here’s a mental health workout that’s as simple as ABC
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.
Dining during COVID
How to spot signs that a restaurant is doing it right