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.
King County orders additional restrictions to combat COVID-19
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.