Thirty-four King County residents died from fentanyl Drug overdose in July: How our community can take action

August 17, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

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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.

Three recent COVID-19 outbreaks – and what the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases

August 5, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

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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.

COVID-19 Outbreak Data Now Available Through Online Dashboard

January 14, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Updated data on COVID-19 outbreak settings is now available on Public Health’s COVID-19 webpage. It provides a snapshot of the number of outbreaks that Public Health has identified across various settings such as worksites, long term care facilities and schools.

Alert: Spike in fatal overdoses in our community

January 14, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is alerting our community about a sharp rise in fatal overdoses over the past two weeks. In the period from Dec. 27, 2020 to Jan. 9, 2021, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified 42 suspected or confirmed overdose deaths.

Recent increase in shigellosis cases in King County

December 30, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is reporting an increase in shigellosis cases since mid-December in King County. Since the end of October, Public Health has received 40 total reports of Shigella infection, with 22 of those reported since December 14th.

September marks National Recovery Month: How to support friends and family in recovery

September 14, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

September marks National Recovery Month, a time to acknowledge the gains made by those in recovery who have faced challenges from mental health or substance use disorders. Many of us have faced these challenges ourselves or know a close friend or family member who has. This year poses even more challenges, from COVID-19 to wildfire […]