Patterns of where people are exposed to COVID-19 differ for communities of color and across geographic areas

November 25, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

For many communities of color and for communities in south King County – who have been suffering from higher rates of COVID-19 since last spring – a new report shows additional differences by race and geography.

Where is COVID-19 transmitted in King County? Report shows most common exposure settings are homes, workplaces, community and social gatherings

November 25, 2020.Reading time 21 minutes.

A new report on outbreaks and exposure settings from Public Health—Seattle & King County describes settings where people may have become infected and finds the most common reported sources of potential exposure in recent weeks are in households, in a variety of community or social activities and gatherings, and in workplaces.

Watching out for child and elder maltreatment during the coronavirus pandemic

October 29, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Earlier this week, Public Health released a report focused on domestic violence patterns. Similarly, social isolation, grief, and stress resulting from efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, combined with decreased access to services outside the home, may be increasing risk of abuse and neglect among children and vulnerable adults including elders.

Two more new COVID-19 testing sites in south King County

October 6, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Residents of south King County will have two more options for convenient, free COVID-19 testing in the coming days. New sites in Tukwila and Federal Way will expand efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in a disproportionately affected region of King County. These sites are open to anyone, regardless of insurance.

What to Expect Staying at a King County Isolation and Quarantine Center

August 10, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

King County continues to offer community members a safe place to isolate, quarantine and recover from COVID-19. A new video shows what guests can expect.

Wear your mask and keep your distance! We need you to fight the surge of COVID-19 in King County

July 2, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Through June 30, SCAN survey respondents have reported increased rates of mask usage across all age groups. However, as the percentage of people who say they always wear face masks has gone up, the percentage who say they always try to stay six feet away from people who do not live with them has gone down.