Can’t get a test right now? Here’s what to do
There are a few scenarios when someone may be seeking a COVID-19 test. Read more about what test to use in each case and information on what to do if you can’t access a test.
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Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine: We answer questions from children and families in our community
Families want to know more about the vaccine for children, and of course, kids have their own questions. We sat down with Dr. Mark Del Beccaro, a pediatrician and Public Health’s Strategic Lead for COVID-19 vaccination, to help answer some of the questions from local kids and families.
Read MoreNew data dashboard on COVID-19 among youth provides clues for the trajectory ahead
Data on cases, hospitalizations and vaccine coverage focused on youth ages 0-17 in King County is now available. This dashboard helps us look at how cases in youth compare to those of adults over time.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and youth in King County: A current snapshot of what we know about cases and hospitalizations
More than 300,000 young people are not yet eligible to be vaccinated, and children have returned to in-person schooling this fall. Public Health—Seattle & King County is compiling data on COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among youth. The slides below offer an early snapshot of some of the key take-aways from our initial analysis.
Read MoreThirty-four King County residents died from fentanyl Drug overdose in July: How our community can take action
Fentanyl has hit our community and is taking the lives of so many loved ones. We have already exceeded last year’s numbers for fentanyl deaths. Overdose is preventable and there are actions we can all take.
Read MoreThree recent COVID-19 outbreaks – and what the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases
Many recent outbreaks are occurring in indoor workplaces and social events among people who were not wearing masks and where ventilation was poor. In this blog, we take a closer look at three recent, notable outbreaks.
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