Expanded free COVID-19 testing in south King County

June 10, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Summary: Three new free COVID-19 test sites open in south King County this week. In addition, local community organizations will provide free-drive through testing access in Renton and Federal Way this weekend. Also, the Greater Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network (SCAN) study is resuming. The study will continue to inform King County’s public health response by […]

Health officials stress continued vigilance as limited reopening begins

June 8, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Summary   As King County continues its first week of limited reopening of some businesses and recreational activities, Public Health – Seattle & King County reminds the public to continue following physical distancing and infection control practices to help prevent an increase in COVID-19 cases. Also, expanded data available on the COVID-19 dashboard. Story  After nearly […]

Additional free COVID-19 testing sites launch throughout King County

June 5, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Summary:   Additional free COVID-19 testing sites are opening in Seattle and other local cities. Public Health – Seattle & King County urges anyone with mild COVID-19 symptoms or who has been in close contact with someone ill with COVID-19 to contact a healthcare provider to discuss testing. Also, King County was approved for modified phase […]

Standing for justice as we keep our community safe from spread of COVID-19

June 1, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Summary:   Public Health – Seattle & King County shared perspectives from our local leadership about George Floyd’s tragic death, yet one more in an endless string of violence perpetrated against Black people in our country, and answered questions about participating in protests while reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19. Story:   In recent days, community members […]

New data dashboard from Public Health on key indicators of COVID-19 activity

May 27, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Summary:   Public Health – Seattle & King County published today a new data dashboard that provides a snapshot of key indicators related to COVID-19 disease activity, testing capacity, and healthcare system status. These data will be useful to help guide decisions about whether restrictions and precautions are adequate, or whether they need to be strengthened […]

Media Release: More locations for COVID-19 testing at no cost available throughout King County

May 22, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

To prevent COVID-19 from spreading to family, friends, and the community, Public Health – Seattle & King County recommends that anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or who has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 be tested right away.