Category: Public Health
Despite recent CDC advice, Washington state recommends COVID-19 testing of close contacts
People with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 should make testing their first priority.
Politics Slows Flow of US Pandemic Relief Funds to Public Health Agencies
Congress set aside trillions to combat COVID-19, but many communities with outbreaks have spent little on public health efforts like testing and contact tracing.
Party of Five: What are the rules?
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across Washington State, it is more important than ever to follow a few basic rules for social interactions.
UW group predicts in Nearly 300,000 COVID-19 Deaths in US by December 1
However, Consistent Mask-Wearing Could Save about 70,000 Lives.
Lack of Public Data Hampers COVID-19 Fight
“Why can’t we figure out what’s contributing to the recent spread? It is very simple,” says UW epidemiologist Ali Mokdad. “No access to data.”
COVID-19 transmission, hospitalizations and deaths rising in Washington state
“We are still at great risk for significant growth as the virus continues to spread in Washington state,” says Washington’s Secretary of Health John Wiesman.
Teleworking for regional public sector workers extended until 2021
Extension applies to workers for King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, the cities of Everett, Kenmore, Redmond, Seattle, Shoreline, and Tacoma, and the Port of Seattle and Port of Everett.
Employers Require COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety
Many employees, mostly lower-wage and minority workers in essential jobs, are calling lawyers to complain about the waivers.
Does your homemade mask work?
Coronavirus is about 0.08 micrometers across. The weaves a typical cloth face cloth has gaps about 1,000 times bigger. Still a homemade mask can help.
Even the richest Americans lag the English on health
Middle-aged Americans have worse health than their English counterparts—and the difference in health between rich and poor is much larger in the U.S.
State’s expanded face mask requirements start today
Face masks are now required in any indoor setting outside of your home (not just public buildings).
Remember how we flattened the curve? Well, it’s not flat anymore.
We’re all tired of fighting this virus. But, we’re losing our momentum in our battle with COVID-19. This means more restrictions on businesses and gatherings.
Significant disparities in U.S. life expectancy found at census-tract level
Socioeconomic and demographic variables, especially education, income, and race, were strongly associated with life expectancy, the study found.
How to Understand COVID-19 Numbers
Don’t Want to Be Wrong? Wait a Beat. One of the easiest ways to be wrong when looking at the numbers is to focus on too small of a time frame
Trump Administration’s Sudden Shift on COVID Data Leaves States in the Lurch
The absence of the data will make it harder for health and public officials, as well as the general public, to understand how the virus is spreading.