Author: Keith Seinfeld

I'm part of the communications team at Public Health - Seattle & King County and work closely with all of the programs in the Community Health Services Division.

New analysis of COVID-19-associated deaths in King County

September 3, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Deaths due to COVID-19 illness in King County have slowed dramatically since the early peak of the outbreak in April. However, COVID-19 still ranks overall as the 6th leading cause of deaths in 2020 in King County. These are among the findings in a new report from Public Health—Seattle & King County, “Summary Report on […]

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New limits on large gatherings, other emergency strategies to slow the spread of COVID-19

March 11, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Update 3-11-20 2:30pm: See also the official News Release “New state and local Orders” Update 3-11-20 5:10 pm: Links added for schools guidance, business guidance, and large gathering enforcement   In addition to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation that prohibits large gatherings of more than 250 people, Public Health—Seattle & King County is also issuing a […]

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New “public charge” rule threatens the health of our communities

January 29, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.
Statue of Liberty with a gray sky

Update 2-3-20: The federal Department of Homeland Security says it will begin applying the new rule starting 2-24-20 A new immigration rule that Public Health–Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Director Patty Hayes calls “inhumane” will be going into effect soon, because of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The rule would penalize some immigrants […]

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There’s a deadline for health insurance enrollment this weekend

December 10, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.
Health insurance Navigators for Public Health, outside the Federal Way Enrollment Center

When we’re confused, it can be hard to take action.  With just a few days left to make a decision about health insurance, now is the time for people who need coverage to get their questions answered. The 2019 Open Enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act ends on Dec. 15. Fortunately, […]

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