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Today’s Public Health Update: Preliminary data shows COVID-19 impacting all races and ethnicities. Also, a conversation a Public Health officer about the dangers of ending social distancing too early. In addition, Public Health—Seattle & King County reported 231 new cases, bringing the official case count in King County to 4,117, and 19 new deaths, bringing

Today’s Public Health Update: Public Health – Seattle & King County is distributing over 20,000 test kits to high priority areas, thanks to donations from UW Medicine and the Seattle Flu Study. Public Health urges everyone to continue practicing social distancing, even while outdoors, in order to maintain progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Today’s Public Health Update: Public Health – Seattle & King County provides tips to minimize risk when traveling to necessary medical appointments – including for people who have symptoms of COVID-19. They have also provided tips for staying safe while you are outside. In addition, Public Health reported 202 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing

Today’s Public Health Update: Public health resources are available in multiple languages. In addition, Public Health—Seattle & King County reported 155 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the official case count in King County to 3,486, and eight new deaths, bringing the total of COVID-19 deaths in King County to 230. Coronavirus resources available in

Today’s Public Health Update: Public Health—Seattle & King County urges everyone, even people who are young and healthy, to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. There are also tips for household safety, specifically for gun owners. In addition, Public Health reported 164 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the official case count in

Today’s Public Health Update: Public Health – Seattle & King County reminds our community to respond to the need for blood donations. Also, faith-based and cultural communities continue to be a vital source of support. Public Health reported 269 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the official case count in King County to 3167. In

Today’s Public Health Update: Public Health – Seattle & King County continues to focus on preventing COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate settings, including jails. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention has taken steps to create greater social distancing in their facilities. There is also critical need for blood donations. Public Health reported 111 new cases

Today’s Public Health Update: Emphasizing the need for residents to stay home, Public Health—Seattle & King County reported 131 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the official case count in King County to 2787. In addition, 11 new deaths are reported, bringing the total of COVID-19 deaths in King County to 186.  In addition to