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The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County
A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin
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State Department of Commerce announces $5 million emergency response grant for tribes
All tribal communities across the state will have access to funding to help with COVID-19 response
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King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters
County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.
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Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic
The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington…
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Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop
Demand expected to double this week to 1.6 million people in need
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Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response
Some work will continue
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First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.
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Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
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New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds
The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.
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Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response
The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.
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Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19
The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to…
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4
As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in…