News Updates
- Pandemic: Governor orders K-12 closure through April 24 in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties: https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-school-closures-king-snohomish-and-pierce%C2%A0counties
- Schools: Area closures for all schools (K thru post-grad): https://mynorthwest.com/1754310/updated-school-closures-puget-sound/
- DOH/NWHRN are supporting enrollment of emergency volunteer health practitioners in the COVID-19 response. Applicants’ health license must be good standing. Approved volunteers will be assigned as needs arise Click here for more info and application
- Meet the Firefighters, Nurses and Janitors on the Coronavirus Front Lines: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/us/coronavirus-first-responders-healthcare-nurses-doctors.html?action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage (profiles from Kent, Kirkland, and Mill Creek)
- Public Health Insider news update (the latest): https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/news.aspx
- Latest King County area COVID-19 numbers (3/12/20) = 270 cases; 27 deaths
- King County is creating isolation and quarantine sites at multiple locations
Media conferences/events
- Friday 2pm: COVID-19 Q&A via Facebook Live – send your question to Public Health experts now @ https://www.facebook.com/events/497078987912448/
- We will forward media advisories as they become available.
Resources & Guidance (from the WA DOH and CDC)
- Public Health – Fact Sheets, data and more: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus.aspx
- CDC Community Mitigation measures for Seattle area: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/Seattle_Community_Mitigation.pdf
- WA DOH: PPE Allocation Priorities
- CDC Guidance:
- For Individuals
- For Healthcare Facilities
- For Long-Term Care Facilities
- For Schools and Childcare Programs
- For Businesses and Employers
- For Community-and Faith-Based Leaders
- For Event Planners of Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events
- For Homeless Shelters: [WA State Dept of Commerce also offers guidance]
COVID-19: What you should know and latest updates (from the CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
COVID-19: Frequently asked questions (from the CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html