Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
A variant strain of the coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has been detected in King County. The B.1.351 variant was identified through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory on Feb. 22, 2021, from a test sample originating in King County.
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On January 22, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin provided updates on trends in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and shared information on COVID vaccination efforts.
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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.
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The holiday season has arrived as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our communities. Two major ways to help protect our communities is by limiting our travel and testing for the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in King County, Washington State and nationwide. More and more frequently, the virus is spreading within small groups and households. It’s moving from friend to friend, from family member to family member. If they weren’t already adjusting their holiday plans, people across the state must rethink them now.
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Essential and frontline workers and emergency responders have been involved in the COVID-19 response for many months now. While this work is rewarding, the long hours, breadth of demands, and exposure to human suffering can adversely affect the most seasoned responder. As we transition into the autumn and prepare for both the seasonal flu and the mental health crisis that experts are warning is ahead, this already difficult work may become more so.
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