Additional Vashon beaches declared pollution free and safe for shellfish harvesting

June 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

The water along the Vashon-Maury Island shoreline is getting cleaner. State officials reopened last week 116 acres of shellfish beds to harvesting along the east shoreline of Vashon and Maury islands.

Vaccination levels up, COVID-19 rates down: King County mask directive lifts on June 29

June 15, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Today, King County achieved an important milestone as 70% of residents age 16 and older have completed their vaccine series.

COVID -19 cases and hospitalizations drop as King County reaches 70% vaccination coverage

June 15, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

COVID-19 cases are at the lowest level since September 2020 and we have just reached a remarkable milestone; 70% of residents age 16+ have completed their vaccine series. Read more about the incredible work that got us where we are today what this means for King County

Public Health Receives National Recognition for Innovation in Pandemic Response

June 9, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two Public Health – Seattle & King County teams are receiving national recognition for their innovative contributions to the COVID-19 pandemic response. The National Association of City and County Health Officials granted a Bronze Innovative Practice Award to Public Health’s Safe Start for Taverns and Restaurants team, and another to Public Health’s Assessment, Policy Development and Evaluation unit for its work on the economic, social and overall health impacts data dashboard.

Our pre-pandemic state: New data on the health of our region

June 3, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Just before the COVID-19 pandemic began, King County communities showed both promising health improvements, as well as new areas for concern. A new Community Health Needs Assessment report produced by The King County Hospitals for a Healthier Community in partnership with Public Health – Seattle & King County provides insight into health and social issues affecting local communities just before the pandemic. It also describes some key impacts of COVID-19.

Supporting survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19

June 2, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a substantial rise in the incidence of domestic violence in King County. Social distancing and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the last year have escalated the risk of violence for survivors through more time spent at home, increased levels of household stress, and compromised access to advocacy and direct support systems.