This Thanksgiving Requires A New Approach – And Extra Caution

November 19, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in King County, Washington State and nationwide. More and more frequently, the virus is spreading within small groups and households. It’s moving from friend to friend, from family member to family member. If they weren’t already adjusting their holiday plans, people across the state must rethink them now.

Mental Health Resources For Essential Workers

October 1, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Essential and frontline workers and emergency responders have been involved in the COVID-19 response for many months now. While this work is rewarding, the long hours, breadth of demands, and exposure to human suffering can adversely affect the most seasoned responder. As we transition into the autumn and prepare for both the seasonal flu and the mental health crisis that experts are warning is ahead, this already difficult work may become more so.

King County’s COVID-19 Contact tracing efforts gain strength

September 16, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

A new data dashboard shows the rapid growth of King County’s contact tracing efforts. Cooperation from the public is crucial for the program’s success.

Party of Five: What are the rules?

August 7, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

As the pandemic wears on and the summer weather turns ever more glorious, the temptation to gather with friends and relatives only grows stronger. But with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across Washington State, it is more important than ever to follow a few basic rules about social engagements.

VIDEO: July 24, 2020 UPDATE ON COVID-19 in KING COUNTY WITH DR. JEFF DUCHIN

July 24, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

On July 24th, 2020, Dr. Jeff Duchin gave an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in King County as the current seven-day average of new cases reached the highest level since the beginning of April. Dr. Duchin addressed the importance of minimizing the number of close contacts people have outside the house and emphasized the need […]

CDC updated the high-risk list. And it’s not just older adults.

July 8, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

In spite of Washington State’s ongoing efforts to contain it, COVID-19 is spreading more rapidly by the day, especially among people aged 20-40. And while they are less likely to become seriously ill from the virus, they can still spread it to friends, family and neighbors – without even knowing they have it. Many young people are also in the higher risk categories recently updated by the CDC.