VIDEO: DR. JEFF DUCHIN DISCUSSES STEADY RISE IN COVID-19 CASES AND HOSPITALIZATIONS – APRIL 9, 2021
On April 9th, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin discussed recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in King County
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For guidance documents, resources, and general information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in King County please visit: kingcounty.gov/covid
Are we in a fourth wave? Are the variants storm clouds on the horizon? The latest from our Health Officer on COVID-19 in King County
It can be hard to understand where we are with the COVID-19 pandemic recently. On one hand, it’s great that many people are getting vaccinated in our community. That’s bringing so much hope and relief as it helps reduce infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
On the other hand, not everyone is vaccinated yet, and we are hearing about increases in cases and increases in new coronavirus “variants” that are more contagious.
One million shots and counting: A tribute to the community partners who helped us get here
King County has delivered 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. Community organizations played a key role in helping reach this vaccination milestone.
Read MoreVIDEO: DR. JEFF DUCHIN DISCUSSES steady rise IN COVID-19 CASES AND HOSPITALIZATIONS – April 2, 2021
On April 2nd, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin discussed recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in King County:
Read MorePregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine
As of March 17, pregnant people in Washington state are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are pregnant or considering a future pregnancy, you probably have lots of questions around risks and benefits of the vaccine. We’ve provided answers to some of the questions you might have surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreBringing vaccination to communities that need access (and trust)
Tsegar Berthe knew that members of Seattle’s Eritrean community would only be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from someone they trusted. And he knew the perfect place to hold a clinic: The Eritrean Holy Trinity Orthodox Church.
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