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Category: Public Health

Coronavirus, Public Health

County Leaders to Governors: Let Us Make Our Own Calls on Reopening

May 5, 2020

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.

Hepatitis, Public Health

Number of hepatitis A cases in King County continues to grow

May 4, 2020

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.

Coronavirus, Health Policy, Healthcare Providers, Public Health

Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It’s Too Late

May 4, 2020

Because the public health system mostly operates in the background, it rarely gets the attention or funding it deserves ― until there’s a crisis.

Public Health

Latest reports show COVID-19 declining; infections found across King County, most still susceptible

May 1, 2020

The number of COVID-19 infections in the county has been on the decline since the end of March.

Coronavirus, Public Health

Pronounced racial inequities among COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in King County

May 1, 2020

The updated data shows that in King County, COVID-19 is disproportionally impacting communities of color.

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Coronavirus, Lungs, Public Health

Be on the lookout for a wider range of COVID-19 symptoms, health officials say

April 29, 2020

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.

Public Health

Reopening Means Contact Tracing. Many States Aren’t Ready.

April 29, 2020

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.

Coronavirus, Laboratory Medicine, Public Health

What Antibody Studies Can Tell You — and More Importantly, What They Can’t

April 28, 2020

Coronavirus antibody studies and what they allegedly show have triggered fierce debates. Here Caroline Chen provides some clarity around these crucial surveys.

Coronavirus, Hepatitis, Public Health

Against CDC Guidance, Some Cities Sweep Homeless Encampments

April 28, 2020

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

Coronavirus, Public Health

Washington state to reopen state parks, wildlife areas and boat launches

April 27, 2020

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that DNR-managed lands will reopen for public recreation on May 5.

Coronavirus, Public Health

Spread of COVID-19 appears to be slowing in King County

April 27, 2020

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.

Coronavirus, Public Health

Public Coronavirus Data Varies Widely Between States

April 27, 2020

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.

Coronavirus, Health Policy, Public Health

8 in 10 Americans Favor Strict Shelter-in-Place Orders To Limit Coronavirus’ Spread.

April 23, 2020

Most say they could continue to obey such stay-at-home orders for a another month or longer.

Coronavirus, Public Health

Rapid response in homeless shelters can help prevent spread of COVID-19, Seattle study finds

April 22, 2020

New research details how a rapid response in homeless shelters by public health experts can help protect shelter clients and staff from COVID-19.

Coronavirus, Public Health

Inslee announces COVID-19 recovery plan for Washington state

April 21, 2020

Depending on health projections for the spread of the virus, some distancing restrictions may be in place for weeks or months to come.

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