Delta explained: what you should know, and do, about the new variant that causes COVID-19

August 6, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Illustration of structure of coronavirus

The Delta variant is the latest example of how adaptable viruses can be. It’s a faster, more efficient version of the original virus that causes COVID-19. It’s the same virus, only better at infecting people.

Everyone over 16 is becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, but supply is still catching up

April 14, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Starting April 15, all people in Washington age 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. However, limited vaccine supply continues to be our number one challenge to vaccinating everyone who is eligible and who wants to be vaccinated.

VIDEO: Dr. Jeff Duchin discusses increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations – MARCH 26, 2021

March 26, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

On March 26th, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin discussed recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in King County:

A community works to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitation

February 18, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

King County’s Marshallese community has every reason to be skeptical of health advice from the federal government. As a community health worker, Jiji Jally is working hard to encourage her fellow Marshallese and other Pacific Islanders to get it.

King County announces new funding for community vaccination efforts

January 8, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

King County has allocated $7 million towards community vaccination efforts. This funding will support new high volume drive-up and walk-up vaccination sites, as well as mobile teams, that are essential to ensure fast and equitable access.