Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
During his July 23 press briefing, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin discussed the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and new Public Health – Seattle & King County recommendation that all residents age 5 and older – regardless of vaccination status – wear a face covering in indoor public spaces. “The Delta variant presents a significant […]
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On July 1st, in his weekly press briefing, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin provided and update on COVID-19 trends and the latest on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, as well as the health impacts of climate change following the recent heatwave.
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Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health — Seattle & King County, issued the following statement in response to the current extreme heat event in our region: The record-shattering extreme heat we’re experiencing is just the latest example of our climate crisis and how it’s impacting human health now. Extreme heat is the leading […]
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On May 18th, in his weekly press briefing, Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin on COVID-19 trends and the latest on COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
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On May 7, Dr. Jeff Duchin shared updates on King County’s vaccination progress and the uncertain course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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It can be hard to understand where we are with the COVID-19 pandemic recently. On one hand, it’s great that many people are getting vaccinated in our community. That’s bringing so much hope and relief as it helps reduce infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
On the other hand, not everyone is vaccinated yet, and we are hearing about increases in cases and increases in new coronavirus “variants” that are more contagious.