Category: Public Health
Be on the lookout for a wider range of COVID-19 symptoms, health officials say
In addition to cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, COVID-19 can cause fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell.
Reopening Means Contact Tracing. Many States Aren’t Ready.
Washington plans to recruit and train 1,900 contact tracers by mid-May to map and control the spread of the virus as the state begins to reopen the economy.
What Antibody Studies Can Tell You — and More Importantly, What They Can’t
Coronavirus antibody studies and what they allegedly show have triggered fierce debates. Here Caroline Chen provides some clarity around these crucial surveys.
Against CDC Guidance, Some Cities Sweep Homeless Encampments
The CDC has warned that clearing encampments disperses homeless into the community where they may spread COVID-19, but Seattle and other cities are still conducting sweeps
Washington state to reopen state parks, wildlife areas and boat launches
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that DNR-managed lands will reopen for public recreation on May 5.
Spread of COVID-19 appears to be slowing in King County
But if distancing measures were to lift starting May 1, the model predicts a rapid rise in the rate of cases that would likely exceed recent peak levels by the end of the month.
Public Coronavirus Data Varies Widely Between States
Information about cases by ZIP code or census tract are critical to properly target resources, experts say. But not every state provides this level of detail.
8 in 10 Americans Favor Strict Shelter-in-Place Orders To Limit Coronavirus’ Spread.
Most say they could continue to obey such stay-at-home orders for a another month or longer.
Rapid response in homeless shelters can help prevent spread of COVID-19, Seattle study finds
New research details how a rapid response in homeless shelters by public health experts can help protect shelter clients and staff from COVID-19.
Inslee announces COVID-19 recovery plan for Washington state
Depending on health projections for the spread of the virus, some distancing restrictions may be in place for weeks or months to come.
As Protests Spread, States Tread Carefully to Avoid Inflaming Extremists
In the Northwest, where anti-government militia groups have long had a presence, states have largely ignored those who are openly defying stay-at-home orders.
How the Bay area got ahead of COVID-19
Bay Area public health officials issued the nation’s first stay-at-home order, likely saving thousands of lives and charting a course for much of the country.
Seattle Health Officials Recommended Canceling Events with 10-50 People. Then 33,000 Fans Attended a Major League Soccer Game.
Two days after recommending canceling events greater than 10-50 people,” King County officials let a soccer match be held with 33,000 fans, squeezed together.
How public health officials decide when to order closures
Health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin provides background on Public Health – Seattle & King County’s decision to close shops and events.
How to make a mask at home
Making masks at home – what you need to know about how to reduce the transmission of coronavirus