More public lands are reopening for limited use following closures to slow the spread of COVID-19. King County is offering guidelines for safely enjoying parks, trails, and natural areas.
Health Officials Wanted to Close a Meatpacking Plant, but the Governor Said No
Health officials in Grand Island, Nebraska, wanted the JBS meatpacking plant closed. But Gov. Pete Ricketts said no. Since then, cases have skyrocketed.
Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from seeking emergency care
Serious symptoms, like those associated with a heart attack or stroke, are still urgent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and rapid treatment is critical.
Friday is deadline to sign up for insurance on Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Special health insurance enrollment period set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ends Friday, May 8th.
To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry’s history
Packing plants from Washington state to Iowa to Georgia have temporarily suspended operations, although President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act in an effort to quickly restart these facilities.
Washington’s plan for a phased reopening of the economy
Phase 1 begins today, May 5, with the reopening of some recreational activities, including day use at state parks, playing golf, fishing, and hunting.
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.
As COVID-19 Lurks, Families Are Locked Out Of Nursing Homes. Is It Safe Inside?
Citing privacy, facilities often won’t disclose how many residents are infected. Unable to visit, families can’t see for themselves how loved ones are doing.
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.
Youth, Disconnected: Coronavirus Shutdown Leaves Some Behind
An estimated 4.5 million youth ages 16-24 are considered disconnected — not going to school or working. Such “disconnected” youth have poorer economic prospects.
Coronavirus and your pets, a Q&A with the FDA
You have probably heard about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to keep you and your family safe. But what about the other members of the family—your pets?
How your phone could warn you if you’ve been exposed to SARS-CoV-2
How Apple and Google will let your phone warn you if you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus