IF we’re all vaccinated, we’ll be largely safe from the worst ravages of the infection even if it does break out.
KING COUNTY REMAINS IN PHASE 3
WHAT THAT MEANS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR WAY FORWARD
All Washington counties to remain in their current COVID-19 phase.
At the end of two weeks, each county will be re-evaluated.
How one SARS-CoV-2 protein keeps cells from fighting back
Findings may explain why people can produce high levels of the coronavirus and spread infection before symptoms appear.
Mental Health Services Wane as Insurers Appear to Skirt Parity Rules During Pandemic
As the need grew during the pandemic, the already spotty access to treatment has dwindled.
Severe COVID in young people can mostly be explained by obesity – new study
Shedding excess weight could help reduce the risk of developing severe COVID.
After early success, India’s daily COVID infections have surpassed the US and Brazil. Why?
Religious, social and political congregations contributed directly through super-spreader events, but this still doesn’t explain the huge rise in cases.
What’s the new coronavirus variant in India and how should it change their COVID response?
After genome sequencing of over 10,000 COVID-19 cases in India, researchers have discovered a new variant with two new mutations which may be better at evading the immune system.
Why variants are most likely to blame for India’s COVID surge
B.1.617, or what has been called the “Indian double mutation”, had two mutations linked to increased transmissibility and an ability to evade the immune system.
Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day?
Drinking eight glasses of eight ounces of water per day, is not right for everyone.
Asian American young adults are the only racial group with suicide as their leading cause of death, so why is no one talking about this?
Only one national study is targeting Asian American mental health
Going back to the gym: how to avoid injuries after lockdown
Why’s better to ease into training after months off.
Republican Men Are Vaccine-Hesitant, But There’s Little Focus on Them
Republicans are the most vaccine resistant; nearly 3 in 10 say they don’t want one. The share is greater among rural, Republican men, 35% of whom don’t want to get a vaccine.
Avoid unusual pop-up COVID-19 testing sites, King County health officials warn
Reputable COVID-19 testing options are available across the county, which provide free testing with rapid and highly accurate results.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate
Worldwide study also found that 11% of babies contracted the novel coronavirus from their mothers.