Category: Public Health
The virus hasn’t let up; we can’t either
As we reopen, there will be more opportunities for COVID-19 to spread, That is why it is even more important to do everything we can to prevent transmission.
King County allowed to move into Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan
Most businesses will be required to operate at reduced capacity and hours, and all will be required to follow state health and safety guidelines.
How western Washington flattened the COVID-19 curve
Despite having the first major COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., Washington state kept its death rate the lowest among all states that have had major outbreaks.
Politicians Shunt Aside Public Health Officials
Some governors and local officials are sidelining public health professionals in a rush to reboot their state economies, even as infections increase
Health Experts Link Rise In Arizona COVID Cases To End Of Stay-At-Home Order
Some states, like Washington, have reopened more slowly with a set of specific benchmarks for different regions, but Arizona took a more aggressive approach.
How to prepare for summer wildfire smoke
Creating a clean air space inside your home is likely your best option to get relief from wildfire smoke this season.
The seven COVID-19 numbers to watch
A U.S. National Academy of Sciences panel have identified seven numbers decision-makers should follow to guide their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many Faithful Say It’s Time to Gather. Some Governors Disagree.
“Given the virus, and now the civil unrest, people need God. People need God all the more right now.”
Emergency COVID-19 measures prevented more than 500 million infections, study finds
Measures implemented in six major countries have substantially slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus – study
Contact tracing: what is it, how does it work?
Contact tracing is how public health workers identify people who may have COVID-19 and not know it and help them avoid spreading it to others.
America’s financial crisis will make it harder to contain COVID-19
The more strain on personal finances people experience, the less likely they will seek medical care.
Raising a diverse army to track COVID-19
Health departments across the U.S. are working to create diverse teams of contact tracers to control the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
How does contact tracing work?
What happens after the diagnosis is crucial for changing the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New dashboard provides updates on COVID-19 activity in King County
In a Q&A, Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County explains what the dashboard’s indicators mean.
Three additional counties OK’d to move to phase 2 reopening
Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla counties have been approved to move into Phase 2 of the Washington state Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan.