Back-to-school and COVID-19: what parents should know

August 23, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

Back-to-school means kids spending more time indoors where it’s easier to spread germs like the common cold, flu, and COVID-19. Find out what there is to know about this year’s school COVID-19 safety guidance.

Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents

June 29, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s normal and natural to have questions about the COVID vaccine, especially when it comes to your kids’ health. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions we’ve been hearing.

National Injury Prevention Day illuminates the burden of injury and violence in our community

November 17, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

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National Injury Prevention Day, November 18, 2021, shines a light on a key public health and safety issue.

Ask Miss Rona: Pregnancy, Fertility & Breast/Chestfeeding

June 21, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Miss Rona is a Q&A series started on Public Health’s Instagram to respond to community questions related to different topic areas of COVID-19. For this week’s Miss Rona, we had two experts from Public Health answering your questions related to all things reproductive health.

A famed Seattle restaurant seeks a recipe for survival

August 13, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Edouardo Jordan is the winner of a prestigious James Beard award and owner of two of Seattle’s most celebrated restaurants. But fame and glory can’t immunize his business from COVID-19. Every restaurant, from the most humble burger shack to the fanciest fine dining establishment, is vulnerable to economic fallout from the virus.

Buckle up for Phase 2

July 1, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Since March, we in King County have slowed the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and keeping our distance. But did you know we’ve also prevented hundreds of traffic crashes by staying off the roads? Traffic crashes were 37% lower in March and more than 60% lower in April and May than the same time last year, which we’re all glad to see. With King County now in Phase 2 and more vehicles on our roads, we can work together to keep our streets safe. Here’s how: