How to improve indoor air quality at home
A few easy tips can help prevent the spread of COVID indoors and protect your family from spring allergies and wildfire smoke.
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King County transitions COVID-19 testing sites to community partners
We are excited to announce that community partners will be taking over operation of the Tukwila, Federal Way and Auburn COVID-19 testing sites in June, following a brief closure during the transition process.
Read MoreAlert: bird flu in Washington can harm backyard poultry and wild birds
Eight counties in Washington state, including King County, have reported backyard poultry infected by bird flu. The risk for bird flu to spread from birds to people is very low. The risk of it spreading from human to human is also very low.
Read MoreWith COVID rates high, what parents need to know about masking and testing
COVID rates are high right now in King County. Here is what parents should know about masking and testing in schools and child care.
Read MoreVideo & Transcript: Media Briefing on Presumptive Monkeypox Case
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin held a media briefing on May 23, 2022, to share information about a presumptive case of monkeypox in King County and answer reporters’ questions. A transcript of the briefing is now available, and the video of the briefing is below. Originally published May 24, 2022.
Read MoreCase of Monkeypox Virus in King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County, with support from Washington State Department of Health, is investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox virus infection reported to Public Health yesterday. The case is in an adult male with international travel in the past month to a country that has also reported monkeypox cases recently.
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