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May 18, 2020 Prevention / Public Health

King County’s Face Covering Goes into Effect Today

Health officials urge everyone to wear a face covering at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who doesn’t live with you

How to make a mask at home

Making masks at home – what you need to know about how to reduce the transmission of coronavirus

April 9, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention

The Feds Fell Short on PPE, So Everyday Americans Stepped Up

A widespread effort by businesses, university labs and everyday Americans has formed to make personal protective gear for vulnerable health professionals.

April 8, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention

CDC’s guide for running errands safely

Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits.

April 6, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention / Public Health

How to make, how to use and when to use a face mask

Mask use does not replace the need to follow these important precautions to prevent illness.

April 2, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention / Public Health

Coronavirus FAQs

Can people without symptoms spread COVID-19? How long does it live on surfaces? What cleaning products kill the virus? Can ibuprofen make the infection worse?

March 19, 2020 Coronavirus / Drugs / Prevention

Your questions about COVID-19 answered by Healthcare Triage – Video

Does ibuprofen increase your risk of severe disease? How far away should be from people? And more…

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March 19, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention

Viruses live on doorknobs and phones and can get you sick – smart cleaning and good habits can help protect you

Joseph Eisenberg, University of Michigan One vomiting episode from someone infected with norovirus emits billions and billions of individual viruses.

March 19, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention / Public Health

What is social distancing?

Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus

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 12, 2020 Coronavirus / Emergency Preparedness / Prevention

How to Prepare for COVID-19

Nine practical things to do to prepare yourself for when COVID-19 comes to your community.

March 11, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention / Public Health

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.

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March 11, 2020 Coronavirus / Prevention

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.

March 2, 2020 HIV/AIDS / Prevention / Sexually Transmitted Disease

HHS Removed Images Of Condoms From HIV/AIDS Awareness Fliers

The condoms were featured on a fact sheet and included in a social media campaign to spread the word on how to reduce HIV transmission among women and girls.

February 12, 2020 Eyes and Vision / Prevention / Public Health / Teeth

Seattle/King County’s Free Clinic to be Held This Weekend at Seattle Center.

The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.