New report indicates increased food needs in King County

August 18, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Food insecurity happens when households don’t have access to enough food. A new Public Health report shows a spike that started this spring in King County households not having enough food to eat. While the situation does not appear to be improving, there are new policies in place focused on increasing access to food, including a new local funding opportunity due on Tuesday, August 25th.

Greater Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network (SCAN) Study Releases Updated Findings

August 4, 2020.Reading time 15 minutes.

The SCAN study has tested 5,610 individuals for the virus that causes COVID-19 between its re-launch on June 10th and July 28th, returning 79 positive test results. Since the program first began testing on March 23rd, SCAN has tested a total of 17,957 individuals, identifying a total of 180 positive cases across King County. SCAN […]

Wage Gaps, Unemployment, and Inequity: The Economic Impacts of A Pandemic In King County

July 27, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the jobs lost as a result of the economic shutdown, has spanned across sectors and occupation types – with many factors influencing the ability of a sector, employer, or position to adjust to fit the new reality.

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.

Prevention is key for containing COVID-19 – how case investigation plays a role

June 25, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

COVID-19 will be with us for a long time, and we don’t know when we will have a vaccine. That means we need to change the ways we interact with those around us. The risk of COVID-19 has not decreased. In fact, now that we are interacting with people more, our risk has increased. As […]

With food insecurity on the rise, Public Health highlights critical new and existing resources

June 17, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Summary: Exacerbated by COVID-19, a growing number of people in King County are seeking food assistance. To help address this urgent need, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the City of Seattle and the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction are launching new efforts to connect families in need to food resources. […]

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