There are 60 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in King County and three new deaths. Total number of cases is now 388. deaths 35.
Feeling Helpless About the Coronavirus? 10 Things You Can Do to Feel Less Helpless.
The news about coronavirus may make you feel helpless. But that’s not true. In fact, there are plenty of thing you can do to help those around you and yourself.
COVID-19 cases in King County rise to 328, deaths to 32
Public Health – Seattle & King County is reporting the following confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 through 11:59 p.m. on 3/12/20 328 confirmed cases (up 58 from yesterday) 32 confirmed deaths (up 5 from yesterday) Deaths being reported…
Emergency Medical Responders Have Lacked Guidance and Are Stretched for Supplies and Personnel to Combat Coronavirus
By Marshall Allen, Topher Sanders, Joaquin Sapien and Lexi ChurchillProPublica After the first confirmed coronavirus case on U.S. soil, 800 miles to his north, the chief of a Northern California fire department gathered his executive team in mid-February to prepare…
Public Health Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare and Early-learning Programs
Why are schools closing but not childcare? Parents still need to work and children need safe and enriching spaces to spend their days.
Public health officials issue COVID-19 guidance for local retail businesses
Stop handshaking. Clean hands. Promote “tap and pay.” Avoid touching faces. Cover coughs and sneezes Disinfect frequently-touched surfaces. Increase ventilation
Coronavirus Is Keeping Me Home From Work. Will I Get Paid?
Many workers getting sick with COVID-19 is only part of what worries them. What about getting paid if they are ill or have to be quarantined?
Inslee announces school closures in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) announced today that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will close for the next six weeks.
COVID-19 cases in King County rise to 270, deaths to 27
Thirty-six new cases were reported today bringing the total in King County to 270. In addition, one new death is reported, bringing the total deaths to 27.
NIH’s Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer death rates continue to decline
Decreases were seen in all major racial and ethnic groups and among men, women, adolescents, young adults, and children.
Should I Quarantine Because of Coronavirus? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
People who have been exposed to the coronavirus are being given incomplete or misleading information about whether they should quarantine themselves.
How to Prepare for COVID-19
Nine practical things to do to prepare yourself for when COVID-19 comes to your community.
What to expect as colleges move classes online
What to expect as colleges and universities move classes online amid coronavirus fears: 4 questions answered
Stock Up on Your Prescriptions and Other Tips from DOH
You have a regularly scheduled doctor or dental appointment. Should you go? Get and spread reliable information on COVID-19.
Public health not recommending school closures at this time.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is not recommending closure of schools and childcare programs when cases of COVID-19 have not been identified in the school community.