Category: Public Health
Events, eating out, retail: what’s allowed, what’s not
Events with more than 50 people banned, less than 50 discouraged. All bars, dance clubs, fitness and other recreational retail establishments ordered closed.
King County COVID-19 cases rise to 934, deaths to 74
Across Washington state, there has been a total of 1793 cases and 94 deaths.
King County Metro announces temporary service reductions starting Monday, March 23
Ridership down 60% since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.
King County and Seattle close playgrounds, parks and trials
Ballfields and playfields are open for walking and other non-team activities.
Number of King County COVID-19 cases rises to 793, deaths to 67
Public Health—Seattle & King County has confirmed that the number of cases of the new coronavirus infections, COVID-19, has risen to 793, as of midnight Thursday, up by 100 from the day before. The number of deaths has risen to…
King County COVID-19 cases climb to 693, deaths to 60
Of the 60 deaths reported, 35 are confirmed to be associated with Life Care Center of Kirkland.
What is social distancing?
Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus
Coronavirus cases rise to 562 in King County, deaths to 56
The total of COVID-19 cases in King County has risen to 561, up by 44 from yesterday, and deaths to 56, up by 10.
Why Singapore’s coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn
Dale Fisher, National University of Singapore Singapore’s response to the coronavirus has been held up by many around the world as a model. As of this week, the country has had 266 total cases (with zero deaths), and its infection…
AIDS crisis has 3 lessons to guide how the we respond to coronavirus – UW researcher
Act fast and think big. It’s everybody’s disease. Investing in research and public health pays off.
Panic Buying Puts Grocery Workers and Shoppers at Risk
Shopping when you’re already stocked up puts you at risk of getting sick or infecting others, including workers who have no choice but to be there.
King County COVID-19 cases rise to 518, deaths to 46
As community transmission becomes more widespread, Public Health is learning of positive cases across businesses and organizations in King County.
Social distancing, quarantine and self-isolation: A primer
To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here’s Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation
As Coronavirus Cancellations Swell, Officials Weigh How Far to Go
Their hope is to buy time to develop a vaccine and prevent health systems from being overwhelmed.
No Matter What Some Public Officials Say, the Message You Need to Hear Is “Stay Home”
Mixed messaging from all levels of government is putting Americans at risk. No matter what politicians say, stay home, even if you feel fine.