What Exactly Is A Close Contact?
Federal health authorities have updated their definition of “close contact,” which will lead to some changes in Public Health procedures and how we think about the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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Halloween Tips from Public Health
Wondering what to do for Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic? Public Health has tips to prevent illness, help our community stay on track for reopening, and still retain some of the spooky and sweet flavor of Halloween.
Read MoreAlimentando El Pueblo (Feeding El Pueblo)
Alimentando El Pueblo is a campaign to distribute culturally relevant food items to the Highline area of King County.
Read MoreWhy flu vaccine is more important during COVID-19
Flu will likely arrive while COVID-19 is still circulating, and that makes it even more important to get a flu vaccination. We asked Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, to explain why.
Read MoreAlongside the ongoing transmission of COVID-19, common colds are on the rise in Seattle and King County
Looking at the level of positive tests for all respiratory diseases in the summer of 2019, we see that causes of the common cold like rhinovirus, parainfluenza, and metapneumovirus held on through the summer alongside a measurable level of continued flu importations.
Read MoreLearning Pods: Back to School Decisions During a Pandemic
With many schools opting for remote learning, pods are an agreement between families to have their kids come together in person to learn.
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