Supporting survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19

June 2, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a substantial rise in the incidence of domestic violence in King County. Social distancing and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the last year have escalated the risk of violence for survivors through more time spent at home, increased levels of household stress, and compromised access to advocacy and direct support systems.

What parents should know about vaccination for 12-15 year olds

May 13, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Youth age 12-15 can now get COVID-19 vaccination. Our immunizations manager answers questions, including about what teens can do after vaccination, testing of the vaccine, and how this age group can get vaccinated in King County.

King County remains in Phase 3: What that means for our community and our way forward

May 4, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Governor Jay Inslee announced today that King County will remain in Phase 3 of Washington state’s Roadmap to Recovery for the next two weeks. For the first time in over a year, as a community, we have the very real opportunity to get the pandemic under control.

Time for menthol to go: the tobacco industry’s long history of racist marketing and the local youth voices driving for change

April 28, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Despite research outlining the dangers of menthol cigarettes, menthol has been excluded from tobacco flavor bans. Read why tobacco is a social justice issue and how a ban on menthol would reduce health disparities and save lives.

Caution and consultation are key to preventing outbreaks in schools

April 27, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

What happens when a positive COVID-19 case is identified in a school? Public Health investigates the possible outbreak and advises districts on how to prevent or contain them. Here is the story of one school’s partnership with Public Health to successfully minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Public Health’s In-Home Vaccination Launches Across the County

April 19, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

85 year old woman receiving vaccine from doctor

Public Health is implementing a new vaccination program for individuals in King County who are unable to leave their homes. Through partnerships with local fire departments, pharmacies, and medical providers, our mobile teams are ready to deliver vaccinations to these residents where they need it most.