by Beth | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Monkeypox and avian influenza have received recent attention in national and global news as cases emerge. Though both viruses pose a low risk to the general U.S. population, knowing the risks and sharing current and accurate information about these diseases remains...
by Beth | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 vaccinations remain highly effective at preventing severe illness, and vaccine guidance and vaccine products continue to expand. In sharing current vaccine guidance with your community, infographics can be useful to communicate clearly and effectively. DOH...
by Beth | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 reinfections—cases where individuals are infected with COVID-19, recover fully, and are reinfected after 90 days—have become increasingly common with the emergence of new strains of the virus called “variants.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
by Beth | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Information Hotline can provide general COVID-19 information to callers throughout Washington. The call center operates from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and on observed...
by Beth | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
At-home testing continues to play a critical role in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently updated the COVID-19 Self-Test Guidance document to support individuals navigating at-home testing during the pandemic....
by Beth | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Based on data from June 23, 2022, The Seattle Times reported that six Washington counties—Lewis, Pacific, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Garfield and Spokane counties—had reached a COVID-19 community risk level considered “high.” Counties with a “high” risk level have 200 or...
