LocalHealthGuide - Part 140

March 16, 2020 Coronavirus / Public Health

As Coronavirus Cancellations Swell, Officials Weigh How Far to Go

Their hope is to buy time to develop a vaccine and prevent health systems from being overwhelmed.

March 16, 2020 Coronavirus / Hospitals

What Can Hospitals Do to Prepare for COVID-19 Cases?

What will it take to be ready? Experts give practical advice for hospitals of all sizes.

March 16, 2020 Coronavirus / Vaccines

NIH trial of investigational vaccine for COVID-19 begins in Seattle

Study enrolling Seattle-based healthy adult volunteers.

March 16, 2020 Coronavirus / University of Washington

How Intrepid Seattle Lab Sleuths Ramped Up Tests As Coronavirus Closed In

While officials in Washington, D.C., grappled with delays and red tape, two Univeristy of Washington virus hunters raced to make thousands of tests available.

March 15, 2020 Blood and Hematology / Coronavirus

Local blood supply in danger of collapse

While inventories are now holding steady, donations are dropping due to the coronavirus outbreak.. New donors are needed to step up.

March 15, 2020 Coronavirus / Health Insurance

Washington state waives cost for COVID-19 testing

From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health and the Office of the

March 15, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention / Public Health

No Matter What Some Public Officials Say, the Message You Need to Hear Is “Stay Home”

Mixed messaging from all levels of government is putting Americans at risk. No matter what politicians say, stay home, even if you feel fine.

March 14, 2020 Coronavirus

Total number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 388, deaths to 35

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.

March 14, 2020 Coronavirus / Mental Health

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.

March 13, 2020 Coronavirus / Public Health

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

March 13, 2020 Coronavirus / Emergency Preparedness

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

March 13, 2020 Child Health / Coronavirus / Public Health

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.

March 13, 2020 Coronavirus / Public Health

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

March 13, 2020 Coronavirus

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?

March 12, 2020 Child Health / Coronavirus

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.