King County transitions COVID-19 testing sites to community partners

May 27, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Sandwich board-style sign that reads " Free COVID-19 Testing"

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.

With COVID rates high, what parents need to know about masking and testing

May 24, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

COVID rates are high right now in King County. Here is what parents should know about masking and testing in schools and child care.

“Con Confianza y En Comunidad” celebrates two years of support for the community

May 19, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

An image with text saying "Con Confianza y en comunidad:" celebrating two years

The initiative, created at the beginning of the pandemic, has been supporting the Latinx community in King County in dealing with COVID.

What’s the deal with boosters (and why it’s a good time for a boost)

May 16, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

Three female friends holding up their vaccination cards and smiling.

Booster shots prevent the most serious health threats from COVID: long-lasting symptoms, hospitalization, and death. But many people in King County who are eligible haven’t gotten their booster shot yet. If that includes you, we’ve pulled together answers to common questions about booster shots that explain why it’s so worth doing.

Changes coming to King County COVID-19 testing sites

May 6, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

In order to better align with demand and transition to long-term testing solutions, Public Health – Seattle & King County will end its operations of our Tukwila, Federal Way and Auburn COVID-19 testing sites. The last day of King County operations for the Federal Way and Tukwila testing sites will be Friday, May 27, and the last day for the Auburn site will be Wednesday, June 1.

Immunocompromised? You may be eligible for this medication to help protect from COVID illness

May 5, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you are at higher risk from COVID-19 because of a compromised immune system, Pre-exposure prophylaxis can help to protect from severe disease when taken before infection or exposure.