Also in this edition: Temporary Vaccination Clinics



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This week,our regionis reaching asoberingmilestone.February 28, 2021 marks one year sincePublic Health Seattle & King Countyconfirmedthe first COVID-19related deathin King County.

Just over one year ago, ourCity was booming, vibrant, and focused on the future. Everything seemed possible. But 2020 changed everything, including the way we live and work in Seattle and how City government works.COVID-19 also led to lost jobs and wages and the closure of so many of Seattles small businesses, so our city has responded with new programs like grocery vouchers, free testing and vaccines, and grants to small businesses and immigrants. During one of the most challenging moments in our citys history, our 12,000 City of Seattle employees have focused on delivering essential services amidst a pandemic and advanced our shared priorities. Working together, we will get through this unimaginably challenging time for our city.

Mayor Durkan speaking with members of the SFD mobile vaccination team [ [link removed] ]

Mayor Durkan speaks with members of the SFD mobile vaccination team

At the start of this public health crisis, COVID-19 casesquicklysurged across the region and state.With theguidance of our world-renowned scientists and academics, state and local publichealth officials, local nurses, doctors,and health care officials, we were able to quickly implement critical public health measures to help flatten the curvewhile also addressing the significant impacts on our regions workers and small businesses.

I am proud of the good work that the City has done to help Seattle residents and workers get through this impactful year. We have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of our regions leading officials quick actions and the commitment of Seattle residents, Seattle has the lowest number of cases and hospitalizations of the top 30 major cities. [ [link removed] ]

In addition to these measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City has also created a number of programs to respond to the impacts of the virus many of which were the first of their kind in the country and served as a model for other cities.

Tweet from Mayor Durkan about attending a pop-up vaccination clinic

Mayor Durkan at the Filipino Community of Seattle pop-up vaccination clinic

As we look back at the past year,it is important to remember thatwhile we are not out of the woods yet,hope is on the horizon.Our recovery starts with vaccines.This year, I announced that the City of Seattle was approved to serve as avaccine distributor [ [link removed] ], and the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) quickly launched four mobile vaccination teams to vaccinate long term care facilities and older adults in senior affordable housing. To date, SFD hasadministered 8,000 vaccines (and counting) to vulnerable residents and workers with approximately 70% to Black, Indigenous, andpeople of color communities.

Even withourlimited access to vaccines,we wereable to launchtwo smaller sites in disproportionately impacted areasof Rainier Beach and West Seattle.

For now, we all still need to follow public health guidance. This means masking up, physical distancing, and caring for our neighbors.

Stay safe and healthy,

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City of Seattle Pilots Temporary Vaccination Clinics in Rainier Beach and West Seattle

"City Received Delayed Shipment of Vaccine Due to Storm, Temporary Doubling in Doses Allows Seattle Fire Department to Pilot Sites"

"Rainier Beach and West Seattle to Become Fixed, Permanent Sites When Supply Increases and Steadies"

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the City of Seattles plan for this weeks vaccinations administered by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) Mobile Vaccination Teams (MVT). This week, the City of Seattle has 3,000 first doses of theModernavaccine and 2,000 second doses of theModernavaccine. This temporary doubling of the Citys weekly allocation is caused by severe winter storms nationwide, which delayed the shipment of last weeks doses. The vast majority of last weeks appointments were not impacted due to additional doses from health care providers.

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Mayor Durkan Statement on Sound Transit Boards Unanimous Vote to Transfer at No Cost to the City of Seattle Rainier Valley Properties to Develop 150 Affordable Homes

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement upon theSound Transit Boardsunanimousapprovalto transfer10Sound Transitproperties at no cost to the City of Seattle. The properties will supportdevelopment ofapproximately150 affordable homes,includinghomeownership opportunities for families earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income,or about$88,000per yearfor a family of four.

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City Provides an Update on More Than 350 New Shelter Beds Coming Online, Including Opening of Hotels, Tiny House Villages, and An Enhanced Shelter for Women

The City of Seattleprovided an update on details of more than 350 new spaces ofenhancedshelter programsat hotels, tiny house villages, andanewwomensshelterin addition to thenew permanenthousing resources for people experiencing homelessnessand facing significant barriers to housing.

Since 2017, the City has invested significant resources towards 24/7 enhancedshelters and tiny home villages as the most effective programs to move individuals towards permanent housing.In 2021, theseenhanced shelter resourceswillprovide more capacity and safe shelter during COVID-19and beyond.The hotel programsare temporary andcoupledwithrobust rapid-re-housingandpermanentsupportive housingwillensureclientsin the hotel shelterswill havedirect access to housing.

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City of Seattle Awards Over $2.3 Million to Seattle Child Care Providers

The City of Seattle announced this weekthat506 grants have been awardedthrough the Child Care Stabilization Fundto child care providers throughout Seattle, totalingover$2.3million.Funds will be disbursedto 344 licensed child care providers and school-ageonlyprograms and to 162 family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers.

Childcare and community caregivers have been a critical lifeline in keeping essential work happening throughout this pandemic.These resources aresupportingthese essential businesses and the dedicated teachers and community members who care for our citys kids and families, said Mayor Jenny Durkan.

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WEEKEND LISTEN: KUOW: Black-owned restaurants get tech assist from Seattle teens

KUOW Webpage that includes a photo from Mama Sambusa Kitchen

By AmyRadil

"In a program created by Seattles Office of Economic Development and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, 16 high school students learned to make glossy new websites for some of the citys Black-owned businesses."

"The goal was to provide the teens with job skills, while giving the restaurants a stronger presence online."

"The students and restaurant owners showed off the websites for restaurants offering everything from cheesesteaks to Ethiopian food at a virtual event Wednesday."

"The Youth Web Design Pilot Program matched youth who are Black, Indigenous, and of color, with businesses that had little or no online presence prior to the pandemic."

"Pamela Banks is the interim director of the citys Office of Economic Development, as well as the former head of Seattles Urban League. She said the program helps support youth who are underrepresented in the local tech industry, and will help the restaurants stay afloat as well."

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