Navigating a Pandemic within a Pandemic: Coping and Care for Black Communities

July 2, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Racism is a public health emergency that affects us all. As we experience, educate, and encounter it on a systemic and institutional level, we must commit to taking care of ourselves and our communities as well. Below are several resources and ideas to consider.

Buckle up for Phase 2

July 1, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Since March, we in King County have slowed the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and keeping our distance. But did you know we’ve also prevented hundreds of traffic crashes by staying off the roads? Traffic crashes were 37% lower in March and more than 60% lower in April and May than the same time last year, which we’re all glad to see. With King County now in Phase 2 and more vehicles on our roads, we can work together to keep our streets safe. Here’s how:

Sharp increases in COVID-19 driven by cases among younger adults

June 30, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Two weeks of sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in King County points to a concerning sign that our community is moving in the wrong direction to contain the virus. Most of the increase is among younger people. Over half of all new cases are among people aged 20-39.

Increasing cases of COVID-19 in King County highlight the need to limit close contact

June 26, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Public Health—Seattle & King County continues to monitor cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 and has noted an increase in cases over the past two weeks. Public Health expects to see some increase in cases as we get back to work and other activities in the community because there are more opportunities for COVID-19 to spread.

Face Coverings and Children

June 25, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Beginning Friday, June 26, Washington State will require face coverings including children ages 5 and over and strongly encouraged for ages 2-4. Here are some answers to questions that parents and caregivers may have about face coverings and children.

Prevention is key for containing COVID-19 – how case investigation plays a role

June 25, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

COVID-19 will be with us for a long time, and we don’t know when we will have a vaccine. That means we need to change the ways we interact with those around us. The risk of COVID-19 has not decreased. In fact, now that we are interacting with people more, our risk has increased. As […]