5 Reasons To Celebrate A Third COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, this one made by Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Here are five reasons to be excited about this development:
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After a Most Difficult COVID-19 Pandemic Year, Cautious Optimism and Gratitude
Dr. Jeff Duchin reflects on the pandemic–marking one year since the first cases of COVID-19 were identified in our community. “We have many reasons to be encouraged as a community. Although this has been a dreadful year in many ways, King County and our region has, until this point, weathered this storm relatively well compared to most of the rest of the country.”
Read MoreVIDEO: Marking one year of COVID-19 with Executive Constantine and Dr. Duchin
This week marks one year since the first cases of COVID-19 were identified in King County and sadly, our community experienced the first COVID-19 death nationwide. During our February 26, 2021 media briefing, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Dr. Jeff Duchin reflected on the anniversary — thanking our entire community for helping us progress towards a healthier tomorrow.
Read MoreCommemorating a difficult year for older adults & their caretakers
Over the past year, many of us have encountered milestones we never expected to experience: a first holiday season alone; an entire school semester online; nearly a year without hugging friends or family. This week marks another sad COVID-19 milestone – the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed death from COVID-19 in the U.S., which happened here in King County.
Read MoreTake Transit to Take Your Shot: Here are ways to get to your vaccination appointment
When your vaccination phase arrives and you secure an appointment, King County Metro and our transit partner offers a number of transportation options to get you there.
Read MoreVIDEO: DR. JEFF DUCHIN in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health and UW Medicine ON B.1.351 VARIANT
On February 23rd, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health and UW Medicine provided updates on the B.1.351 variant identified in Washington State.
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