Category: Public Health
Social distancing slows COVID-19 spread in region
The spread of COVID-19 is slowing thanks to residents in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, who are broadly following the “stay home” message.
How Do We Exit The Shutdown? Hire An Army Of Public Health Workers
The ability to find people with the virus and prevent them from passing it to others — will be essential to reopening schools and businesses
Analysis: The Real Tragedy Of Not Having Enough COVID-19 Tests
Knowing the result of a test allows rational individual decisions.
Why you don’t want to end social distancing too early
The danger of ending social distancing too early: A conversation with Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Health Officer
We Still Don’t Know How Many People Are in the Hospital With COVID-19
Many states report COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations differently, increasing the risk that U.S. will respond effectively as new coronavirus hot spots emerge.
King County COVID-19 cases climb to 3,688, deaths to 244
Public Health – Seattle & King County reports as of Midnight Tuesday, April 7th there have been 3,688 confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases, up from 202 from Monday, and 244 deaths, up 14 from Monday. Detailed information about demographics of…
COVID-10 cases in King County reach 3,331, deaths 222
As of Monday, midnight there have been 3.331 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, up 164 from Sunday, and 222 confirmed deaths, up 14.
How to make, how to use and when to use a face mask
Mask use does not replace the need to follow these important precautions to prevent illness.
Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4
The order, which banned all gatherings and temporarily shuttered non-essential businesses, will continue through May 4.
Governors take charge of response to the coronavirus
Governors are taking aggressive action in their states in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, each is tailoring the response to the unique needs of their state.
Coronavirus FAQs
Can people without symptoms spread COVID-19? How long does it live on surfaces? What cleaning products kill the virus? Can ibuprofen make the infection worse?
What does it mean that coronavirus cases are growing “exponentially?”
Because epidemics they exponentially, epidemics start slowly, then balloon with surprising speed.
Seven in 10 Americans say coronavirus outbreak has disrupted their lives, poll
Three-quarters say the “worst is yet to come.” Only 13% say “the worst is behind us.”
Study suggests social distancing in King County is helping
New modeling reports suggest positive impact of social distancing measures on COVID-19 epidemic, but more progress needed
Mayors to Governors: Toughen Up!
While many governors hesitated to impose measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, mayors have gone ahead and acted.