Coronavirus and Quarantine: a Q & A with our Health Officer
Public Health – Seattle & King County Health Officer Jeff Duchin answers questions about the federal quarantine measures.
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The 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak and pandemic preparedness
As the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak continues to expand in China, and the World Health Organization has now declared a global public health emergency, it raises questions about what it means for the United States and locally here in King County. While there is not currently sustained transmission of the virus in the US, the […]
Read MoreNew “public charge” rule threatens the health of our communities
Update 2-3-20: The federal Department of Homeland Security says it will begin applying the new rule starting 2-24-20 A new immigration rule that Public Health–Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Director Patty Hayes calls “inhumane” will be going into effect soon, because of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The rule would penalize some immigrants […]
Read MoreThis Cervical Health Awareness Month, protect yourself with a screening and a vaccine
As Cervical Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we encourage everyone to consider the different ways that you can protect yourself and the ones you love from cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women and is one of the most preventable. Every year, nearly 14,000 people are […]
Read MoreCoronavirus, Travel and the Changing Situation
With the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States, many people have questions about the risk of catching an infectious disease from travel. A frequent global traveler poses questions to Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County.
Read MoreWhy the current exposure risk is low from novel coronavirus
This blog was updated on 1/29/20 to reflect new guidance that travelers from any region in China should watch for symptoms in the 14 days after their return. On January 21, Washington State Department of Health announced the first case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the U.S. in a resident of Snohomish County who had […]
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