Category: Public Health
Public health not recommending school closures at this time.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is not recommending closure of schools and childcare programs when cases of COVID-19 have not been identified in the school community.
King County orders additional restrictions to combat COVID-19
In addition to the governor’s ban on events with more than 250 people, the county is prohibiting those with fewer unless organizers take steps to minimize risks
Inslee issues emergency proclamation limiting large events
Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state.
Rural Libraries Help Communities Access Health Information
Libraries aren’t just libraries anymore. Libraries are becoming community centers.
Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 190, deaths to 22
Officials urge King County residents to take seriously the recommendations to limit social contacts and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 116, deaths to 20
Of the 33 new cases reported today, two are deaths. In addition, one person who was previously reported as a positive case has now died.
5 key principles of crisis communication officials should use in coronavirus pandemic
Call on credible sources: experts, not a amateurs. Be consistent. Be honest. And promote meaningful actions.
Americans still trust doctors and scientists during a public health crisis
Whom do Americans trust to lead them through the coronavirus crisis?
King County COVID-19 cases total rises to 83, deaths to 17
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County through Saturday, March 7th. Of the 12 two are deaths.
What really works to keep coronavirus away?
4 questions answered by a public health professional
States Have ‘Immense’ Powers to Fight Coronavirus
They can close schools, businesses, and transit systems. They can cancel concerts, sporting events and political rallies. They can call up the National Guard.
During A Pandemic, States’ Patchwork Of Crisis Strategies Could Mean Uneven Care
Experts say only a handful of states have done the work necessary to prepare for such worst-case scenarios.
Two more COVID-19 deaths in King County, bringing total to eight deaths
In addition, seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in King County, raising total number of cases to be identified in the county to 21.
Four new COVID-19 cases confirmed, including one death, bringing total cases in King County to ten
All of these newly identified cases are among residents of LifeCare, the skilled nursing facility in Kirkland that was previously identified to have two associated cases.
Smallpox, seatbelts and smoking: 3 ways public health has saved lives from history to the modern day
What actually is public health? Here are three examples which show the important role public health plays: Vaccination, traffic safety and smoking reduction