Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
Happy Year of the Ox!
We welcome the ox, who is steadfast and hard-working, kind and logical. And like the ox, we should be steadfast and kind in our determination to keep loved ones safe while we celebrate the New Year.
Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, discusses the development, effectiveness and safety of the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19.
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Deciding what to do for holidays isn’t easy this year. This comic strip explores one woman’s dilemmas as she considers what to do for Thanksgiving as COVID cases rise in King County.
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Wildfire smoke has returned to Western Washington. When air quality is at unhealthy levels, stay inside and avoid outdoor activity as much as possible. We’ve got tips for keeping indoor clean.
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During COVID-19, there are fewer public places to cool off when the weather is hot. We have tips for how to prevent from overheating this summer, including when wearing a face covering or when working outdoors or from home.
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Learn to make a simple face covering that will provide protection from COVID-19. In King County, a new health directive instructs people to wear face coverings in public spaces, We’ve got tips for inexpensive and easy-to-make cloth masks.
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