Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities – A Conversation with State Long-Term Care Ombuds

June 9, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

By Ingrid Ulrey, Policy Director, PHSKC Residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family homes are at high risk for serious illness and death from Covid-19, as we outlined in a recent blog. Washington State Department of Health Director John Wiesman issue an order requiring COVID-19 testing for all nursing home residents and […]

Update: Latest report shows COVID-19 transmission rate may be increasing in King County and Western Washington; persisting higher in Eastern Washington

May 8, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

After dropping throughout March and into the first part of April, the transmission rate of COVID-19 is no longer falling and may be rising again in Western Washington, according to the latest report from Bellevue-based Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM). The report also included an analysis of the rate of transmission in the eastern half […]

Report: COVID-19 transmission decline slowing, rapid rise in cases at risk without continued social distancing

April 27, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Summary:   A new report from the Institute for Disease Modeling shows the decrease in COVID-19 transmission in King County has slowed. Continued social distancing, and additional disease control measures, are necessary to avoid a rebound in new cases that could overwhelm the healthcare system. Story:   Research shows COVID-19 transmission decline slowing, rapid rise in disease […]

Not seeing friends and family is HARD. But it’s worth it.

April 27, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Grandparents miss cuddling their grandbabies. Teens miss hangouts and deep talks with their closest friends. We miss seeing our siblings and cousins, best friends, barbers, co-workers, teachers, and gym buddies. Everyone is feeling the strain from the lack of in-person interaction that makes life rich and full. COVID-19 is taking a toll, and we all […]