Category: Public Health
US COVID-19 cases top 85,000, deaths reach 1,246
Cases have now been identified in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands.
King County COVID-19 cases rise to 1577, deaths to 109
Seattle and King County, Washingtion 1577 confirmed positive cases (up 218) and 109 confirmed deaths (up 6)
Internal Emails Show How Chaos at the CDC Slowed the Early Response to Coronavirus
The CDC fumbled its communication with public health officials and underestimated the threat of the coronavirus even as it gained a foothold in the United States,
King County COVID-19 cases reach 1359, deaths 100
The total number of cases of COVID-19 cases in Seattle and King County, Washington has reached 1359. The number of deaths, 100.
Public Health – Seattle & King County launches online COVID-19 dashboard.
A data dashboard goes online today that provides up-to-date information about the status of COVID-19 cases in King County.
Coronavirus: what makes some people act selfishly while others are more responsible?
Domen Bajde, University of Southern Denmark Many were horrified to see huge numbers of people ignoring government advice in the UK recently, enjoying a weekend in the sunshine swarming markets, city parks, national parks and beaches. The advance of COVID-19…
Inslee issues statewide stay-at-home order
Wash. Gov. Jay Inslee {D) has signed a statewide order that requires everyone in the state to stay home. The order will last for two weeks and could be extended.
New effort to track coronavirus in region launched
UW’s Seattle Flu Study will partner with Public Health — Seattle & King County to launch the greater Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network—or SCAN for short.
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