*Updated COVID-19 data dashboards [ [link removed] ]**,?*"Public Health Insider blog"
The dashboards were updated to provide simpler, more intuitive and mobile-friendly view of King County data. At this time,
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*Updated FDA vaccine fact sheets available for Pfizer (ages 6 months - 4) in multiple languages [ [link removed] ]*
The updated fact sheet contains information to help families understand the risks and benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Find in-language versions in Chinese (simplified), Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
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*Link to?"Say Yes! COVID Test Digital Assistant"?added to COVID-19 self-testing page [ [link removed] ]*
Washington State Department of Health has updated their guidance on self-testing reporting. All positive at-home test results should now be reported through the?"Say Yes! COVID Test Digital Assistant". You can find the link to the reporting form on the Self-testing webpage under ?What should I do if my test is positive?? Previously, those wishing to report positive test results were instructed to call the Washington State DOH COVID-19 Hotline. While the hotline will remain in service, its primary focus is being shifted to Care Connect Services that provide additional support for those in need who have recently tested positive.
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*Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available [ [link removed] ]?at our Eastgate Public Health Center and Auburn Outlet Collection Mall Vaccine Clinics.*
COVID vaccination is FREE. No appointment, health insurance, or proof of citizenship needed.
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*Everyone age 5 and older should get COVID-19 booster [ [link removed] ],?*"Public Health on Facebook including a short vaccine promotional video featuring Dr. Monica McLemore"
Get your family up-to-date on all COVID-19 vaccine and booster doses FREE this fall. No appointment, health insurance, or proof of citizenship needed. For more information, go to:?kingcounty.gov/vaccine [ [link removed] ]. Dr. McLemore is the Interim Director of the Center for Anti-Racism in Nursing at the University of Washington.
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*This weekend, Pliable is hosting an updated COVID-19 booster clinic in West Seattle for ages 12 and up [ [link removed] ],?*"Public Health on Twitter"
The location is at Neighborhood House at?6400 Sylvan Way SW, Seattle, WA [ [link removed] ]. Register in advance at?www.bepliable.com/upcoming-clinics [ [link removed] ]
* Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
* Sunday, Sept. 18, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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*Current COVID-19 metrics [ [link removed] ]*?(Updated on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
* *Community level:*?The COVID-19 community level is a tool to help guide decision-making about COVID-19 prevention strategies. It is based on three metrics: new reported COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past seven days, new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population in the past seven days, and the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients.
*What is a COVID-19 Community Level?*
* *Low?*= Limited impact on healthcare system, low levels of severe illness
* *Medium*?= Some impact on healthcare system, more people with severe illness
* *High*?= High potential for healthcare system strain; high level of severe illness
*The current COVID-19 community level in King County is Low.*
* In the past 7 days:
* *91.2*?COVID-19 cases reported per 100,000
* *3.2?*hospitalizations due to COVID-19 per 100,000
* *4.6%*?of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients
* *Counts:?*This data shows the total reported COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in King County since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also shows the current daily average number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths over the past 7 days. To see trends of COVID-19 metrics throughout the pandemic, visit the?COVID-19 trends page [ [link removed] ].
* *Total counts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic:*
* Reported COVID-19 cases:?*511,621*
* Hospitalizations due to COVID-19:?*13,742*
* Deaths due to COVID-19:?*3,154*
* *Current daily averages over the past 7 days:*
* Reported COVID-19 cases:?*294*
* Hospitalizations due to COVID-19:?*10*
* Deaths due to COVID-19:?*2*
*All other COVID-19 dashboards are posted at?www.kingcounty.gov/covid/data [ [link removed] ]*
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*View this COVID-19 weekly email alert online [ [link removed] ]*
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