Video: Dr. Jeff Duchin’s COVID-19 press briefing discussing new mask recommendations – July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

During his July 23 press briefing, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin discussed the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and new Public Health – Seattle & King County recommendation that all residents age 5 and older – regardless of vaccination status – wear a face covering in indoor public spaces. “The Delta variant presents a significant […]

COVID-19 cases increasing in King County: Vaccination continues to be our best protection

July 23, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise again in King County, Public Health – Seattle & King County now recommends that all residents five years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings in indoor public settings. This extra layer of protection will help us all stay safer, including those who are unvaccinated, such as the 300,000 children in King County who aren’t able to get vaccinated yet, and the many thousands of people who have immune systems that are weakened or suppressed.

VIDEO: DR. JEFF DUCHIN’S COVID-19 PRESS BRIEFING – JUly 1st 2021

July 1, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

On July 1st, in his weekly press briefing, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin provided and update on COVID-19 trends and the latest on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, as well as the health impacts of climate change following the recent heatwave.

How we can protect the whole community as the mask directive ends

June 30, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

A woman working at a cash register is wearing a mask. She places clothing in a bag as a female customer stands waiting.

The mask directive has been lifted now that over 70% of King County residents are fully vaccinated. But not everyone has been able to get vaccinated yet, so we need to be thoughtful towards those who still depend on others to help protect them.

Navigating two truths for “re-opening” – we’ve made tremendous progress and we also still have COVID-19 spreading

June 25, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Black woman wearing a mask, putting up a sign in a shop window that reads "We are reopening"

Ending COVID-19 restrictions as more people are vaccinated will require new ways of thinking about risk and uncertainty. You can take protective steps — vaccinated or un-vaccinated.

Protecting unvaccinated children as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted

June 22, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Washington state is about to reopen with 70% of people 16 and older initiating the vaccine series. For families and caregivers with children under the age of 12 who are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, re-opening may cause concern and raise a lot of questions on how best to protect our kids who are still at risk of getting COVID-19.

Here are ways you can continue to keep children under the age of 12 safe.