Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County through Saturday, March 7th. Of the 12 two are deaths.
Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 71, deaths to 15
Of the 13 new cases reported Friday, two are deaths. In addition, two cases previously reported last week are people who have now died.
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Blood Drives — And Donors — Fall Off As Coronavirus Worries Grow
At Bloodworks Northwest, which collects blood for nearly 100 local hospitals, more than 200 donations were lost when blood drives, appointments were cancelled.
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20 new COVID-19 cases in King County, bringing total to 51
While everyone can take steps now, people in high risk categories are urged to pay special attention to recommendations to avoid large gatherings of people.
Kreidler orders Washington health insurers to waive deductibles and copays for coronavirus testing
Insurers must also allow a one-time early refill for prescriptions and Suspend any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testings of COVID-19.
Wash. workers’ comp to include quarantined health workers, first responders
L&I will provide benefits to these workers during the time they’re quarantined after being exposed to COVID-19 on the job.
States Have ‘Immense’ Powers to Fight Coronavirus
They can close schools, businesses, and transit systems. They can cancel concerts, sporting events and political rallies. They can call up the National Guard.
As Coronavirus Cases Grow, So Does Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Infection Plans
Health inspections regularly turn up lapses in infection control at nursing homes, which are cited more than any other type of deficiency.
During A Pandemic, States’ Patchwork Of Crisis Strategies Could Mean Uneven Care
Experts say only a handful of states have done the work necessary to prepare for such worst-case scenarios.
Officials issue new recommendations to reduce spread of COVID-19 as 9th death confirmed in the area
This is a critical moment in the growing outbreak of COVID-19 in King County and these measures can potentially impact the spread of the disease, officials say.
Why so many epidemics arise in Asia and Africa
Most of the pandemics have at least one thing in common: They began their deadly work in Asia or Africa. The reasons why may surprise you.
Two more COVID-19 deaths in King County, bringing total to eight deaths
In addition, seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in King County, raising total number of cases to be identified in the county to 21.
How Twitter could help reduce the impact of COVID-19
By providing users with pertinent and reliable disaster-related information, Twitter has the potential to reduce the impact of a disaster.