LocalHealthGuide - Part 101

March 11, 2021 Coronavirus / Public Health

New variant, new urgency

Another mutant strain of the coronavirus is in our community

3 medical innovations fueled by COVID-19 that will outlast the pandemic

Genetic vaccines, wearable tech and new ways to discover drugs.

March 9, 2021 Coronavirus / Lungs

Texans Recovering From COVID-19 Needed Oxygen. Then the Power Went Out.

After COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked, the number of Texans dependent on home oxygen equipment was at “an all-time high” when a winter storm overwhelmed the state’s power grid, leaving many struggling for air.

Vaccine candidate mechanisms for SARS CoV 2

March 3, 2021 Coronavirus / Vaccines

How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines?

4 common questions answered

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. The black area in the image is extracellular space between the cells. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID

March 3, 2021 Coronavirus / Vaccines

New COVID-19 Variants in Washington. Now what?

What the discovery of new COVID-19 variants means for Washington

This illustration depicted a three-dimensional (3D), computer-generated image, of a group of Gram-negative, Legionella pneumophila, bacteria. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.

March 3, 2021 Infectious Disease

Reopening buildings could pose threat of Legionnaire’s infections, state warns

Low, or no water use in vacant or underused buildings increases the risk for Legionella.

March 1, 2021 Coronavirus / University of Washington / Vaccines

Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? – UW expert answers your vaccine questions

The short answer is no. You can still get infected after you’ve been vaccinated. But your chances of getting seriously ill are almost zero.

A computer-generated illustration of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.

February 23, 2021 Coronavirus / Genetics

First case of B.1.351 variant identified in Washington State as cases of B.1.1.7 increase

The B.1.351 variant, initially identified in South Africa, has been detected in Washington State.

3D medical animation coronavirus structure

February 23, 2021 Coronavirus / Public Health / Vaccines

APPEARANCE OF VARIANTS OF CONCERN IN KING COUNTY REINFORCE NEED TO STAY VIGILANT

Public Health Insider, Public Health – Seattle & King County A variant strain of the coronavirus that was first identified

February 19, 2021 Coronavirus

Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill

$714 million goes to assistance for K-12 schools, $618 million for public health’s response; and $365 million for emergency eviction, rental and utility assistance.

woman sleeping on a sofa in a darkened room

February 19, 2021 Coronavirus / University of Washington

COVID-19 impact can persist even after a mild case, UW researchers find

Fatigue, a loss of smell and taste, and other problems can continue for several months after the acute infection.

February 18, 2021 Health Insurance

COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Expansion of Health Care Coverage

Expanding Medicaid, more generous subsidies and other changes related to private insurance could increase the number of Americans enrolled in health insurance by at least 5.3 million,