In addition to the governor’s ban on events with more than 250 people, the county is prohibiting those with fewer unless organizers take steps to minimize risks
Inslee issues emergency proclamation limiting large events
Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state.
Crushed By A Hospital Bill? Stand Up For Yourself
Nonprofit hospitals are required to provide free or discounted care to people of limited means, but nearly half of them routinely bill patients who qualify for such help
How To Avoid Coronavirus? Lessons From People Whose Lives Depend On It
Amelse knows hand-washing. She has an autoimmune disease that increases her risk of infection. She’s taken to heart the tried-and-true maxims of good hygiene.
Rural Libraries Help Communities Access Health Information
Libraries aren’t just libraries anymore. Libraries are becoming community centers.
In Coronavirus Epicenter, Washington’s Statehouse Scrambles to Govern
Washington state lawmakers are scrambling to pass a $100 million package to combat the coronavirus disease before their legislative session ends tomorrow.
Inslee issues new rules to protect older adults in nursing homes, living facilities
Rule changes center around visitors, screening, and precautionary measures.
Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 190, deaths to 22
Officials urge King County residents to take seriously the recommendations to limit social contacts and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
What Medicare covers related to the coronavirus
Medicare covers lab tests for coronavirus. You pay no out-of-pocket costs when your health care provider orders it. Medicare covers all necesary hospitalizations
Healthplanfinder Offers Special Enrollment in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Uninsured individuals to be given 30 days to enroll in health insurance.
As Youth Suicides Climb, Anguished Parents Begin To Speak Out
The suicide rate among U.S. children ages 10 to 14 has almost tripled from 2007 to 2017.
Social distancing doesn’t need to be social isolation
How we can keep each other stay safe and practice social distancing with love and as a community, not in isolation?
COVID-19 cases in Washington rises to 162, deaths to 22
Here’s the update from the Washington State Department of Health.
Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 116, deaths to 20
Of the 33 new cases reported today, two are deaths. In addition, one person who was previously reported as a positive case has now died.
5 key principles of crisis communication officials should use in coronavirus pandemic
Call on credible sources: experts, not a amateurs. Be consistent. Be honest. And promote meaningful actions.