Video: Dr. Jeff Duchin on COVID-19 Trends & Vaccine Distribution

December 20, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived King County this week, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin answered questions and shared the latest information on rollout and distribution of vaccines. For more on COVID-19 data trends, visit our data dashboards: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data.aspx For more on COVID-19 vaccine planning in King County: www.kingcounty.gov/covid/vaccine

Public Health–Seattle & King County supports local efforts to open classrooms for younger learners

December 18, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Emerging research and data from multiple sources show that schools can successfully limit the transmission of COVID-19 when they follow strong health and safety protocols. While no place has zero COVID-19 transmission risk, following recommended health and safety measures will diminish the risk for educators and kids to get back into the classroom.

New report released today indicates HIV outbreak in people who inject drugs in King County appears to be over, though population’s vulnerability persists

December 16, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

While the decrease in new cases is welcome news, much can still be done to lower risk for HIV transmission and assure that those who are HIV-positive are able to live healthy lives. Early diagnosis is critical to get people on treatment and virally suppressed. In King County, 85% of people with an HIV diagnosis are virally suppressed. People with virally suppressed HIV generally feel well and are unable to spread the virus to others.

First doses of vaccine arrive in King County

December 16, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s a remarkable milestone that the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are on the ground in our community. Public Health – Seattle & King County is one of several healthcare providers receiving limited quantities of COVID-19 vaccine this week. Hospital systems in King County will receive approximately 17,000 doses of vaccine in this first […]

Why you should be cautious when you’re taking a break at work

December 16, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

The place where workers go to relax on the job can be a high-risk location for transmission of the coronavirus. Employers can take important steps to keep workers safe during breaks.

Video: COVID-19 Update from Dr. Jeff Duchin

December 11, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

With COVID-19 cases surging in King County, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin shared the most recent data and responded to questions from the media and the community about vaccine planning and how we can all help stop slow the spread during the holiday season. For more on COVID-19 data trends, visit our data dashboards: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/data.aspx For […]

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