Reduce Your COVID-19 Risk While Protesting

June 10, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

We urge all people protesting against racial injustice to take steps to stay healthy and avoid bringing COVID-19 home with them. We need to keep each other healthy now and get to a more just future for everyone.Here are a few tips for before, during, and after protests to reduce risk of COVID-19 for yourself and others:

Coming together and still staying apart: Preventing an increase in COVID-19 as reopening begins

June 5, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

King County was approved for a modified Phase 1 of the Governor’s Safe Start plan. It allows for limited openings of recreational, social and business activity, provided that everyone adheres to the state’s public health guidance. As people come together more, it is more important than ever to maintain the safety principles that led to our success against the outbreak.

How to Stay Safe When Cleaning Up After Rodents

May 15, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you are in the yard, garage or garden, watch for signs of rodents and take precautions against hantavirus exposure when cleaning up after rodents. Also take steps to protect yourself if you are entering a building that has been closed up during Stay at Home orders. We have tips to help.

Our Role in Safe Take-Out Dining

March 23, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Under the current Health Order, restaurants may remain open for drive-through, delivery, and pick-up. Our Food Program also has a role to play in working with food service establishments so that they comply with the health order.

Caring for the mental wellness needs of EMS providers

May 21, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Our Medic One/EMS providers take care of us under stressful and traumatic circumstances. Learn more about efforts to support them.

We’ll be blunt: Don’t get high and drive

December 20, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

‘Tis the season for ugly sweater parties, holiday revelry, and celebrating with friends and family! Keep the season merry for yourself and others by taking part in another important tradition: planning before you party.