CDC updated the high-risk list. And it’s not just older adults.

July 8, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

In spite of Washington State’s ongoing efforts to contain it, COVID-19 is spreading more rapidly by the day, especially among people aged 20-40. And while they are less likely to become seriously ill from the virus, they can still spread it to friends, family and neighbors – without even knowing they have it. Many young people are also in the higher risk categories recently updated by the CDC.

Here’s to a joyful — and safe — July Fourth!

July 2, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

The fireworks have been cancelled. There will be no parades. It would be easy to feel nothing but blue on this tricolor holiday. But don’t let the pandemic ruin your Fourth of July. There are still plenty of ways to celebrate — without putting your friends, family or neighbors at risk of getting COVID-19.

What Does Phase 2 Mean for Families?

June 24, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

Are you a parent or caregiver wondering what Phase 2 means for your family? We’ve compiled a list of questions and answers that may help you navigate through some of the confusion as we safely re-open. Can we see friends and family again? Yes! You can gather with up to five favorites once a week. For example, you can […]

WHITE CENTER OPTOMETRY CLINIC HAS A VISION FOR SLOWING COVID-19

June 23, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

The staff at Dr. Yousim Chhim’s White Center optometry clinic speak many languages but share a common mission: slowing the spread of COVID-19.

The virus hasn’t let up and we can’t either

June 19, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

As King County moves to phase 2, it is even move important to takes extra precautions to slow the spread of the disease.

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 […]