Category: Public Health
County Leaders to Governors: Let Us Make Our Own Calls on Reopening
Wash. Gov. Jay Inslee says 10 small counties with low rates of infection can apply for exemptions to the state’s stay-at-home orders, allowing them to move ahead to the next step of a phased reopening plan.
Number of hepatitis A cases in King County continues to grow
While not as bad as has been seen in other large cities, King County’s hepatitis A continues to spread locally, and the rate of infections has increased.
Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It’s Too Late
Because the public health system mostly operates in the background, it rarely gets the attention or funding it deserves ― until there’s a crisis.
Latest reports show COVID-19 declining; infections found across King County, most still susceptible
The number of COVID-19 infections in the county has been on the decline since the end of March.
Pronounced racial inequities among COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in King County
The updated data shows that in King County, COVID-19 is disproportionally impacting communities of color.
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.