Source: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/1...ures-1.4838756
10 now dead in Washington state coronavirus outbreak, governor weighs closures
Martha Bellisle The Associated Press Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:41AM PST Last Updated Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:42AM PST
SEATTLE -- Washington state on Wednesday reported a 10th death from coronavirus as Gov. Jay Inslee said he was evaluating daily whether to order widespread closures and cancellations due to the outbreak.
The state Department of Health released updated figures showing that nine people had died in King County, the state's most populous, and one in Snohomish County. The state has now reported 39 COVID-19 cases, all in the greater Seattle area.
No other information about the newly reported death was immediately available...
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Amazon employee tests positive in Seattle. Co-workers notified. https://www.seattletimes.com/busines...y-coronavirus/Leave a comment:
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One more King County death reported https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus- Snohomish County - 8, including 1 death
- King - 31, including 9 deaths
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Hazen high school closing - positive student
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There may be something wrong at Life Care in Kirkland. There is no communication with families. They will not release symptomatic patients for testing even though Evergreen thinks they should be tested. Families hoped that CDC would be able to help, but they say they are not able to gain access, either!
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https://twitter.com/TedLandK5/status...871486976?s=20 (Another news video showed a van off-loading a lot of what appeared to be oxygen machines that day, too.)
(Citizen journalist interviewed a man crying outside about his mother. Heartbreaking.)
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12 quarantined Kirkland firefighters showing 'flu-like' symptoms
by KOMO News Staff
Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Twelve of 30 firefighters and police officers in Kirkland who have been quarantined after potential or direct exposure to the COVID-19 virus at the city's LifeCare facility are now showing "flu-like" symptoms, according to city of Kirkland officials.
The 30 all had been quarantined after they had responded to calls at the LifeCare Facility in the days before and during an outbreak of COVID-19 that was discovered at the center. At least five patients connected to the center have died and more remain sickened.
One firefighter has been released from quarantine after completing their 14-day period while 26 firefighters and three police officers remain.
"Twelve first responders are showing flu-like symptoms, and 19 have confirmed direct exposure,"...
https://komonews.com/news/coronaviru...-like-symptoms
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March 3, 2020
For immediate release
Statement on COVID-19 case at Harborview Medical Center
Patient was admitted on Feb. 24 and died on Feb. 26, 2020.
MEDIA CONTACT:
UW Medicine Media Relations - mediarelations@uw.edu
We have received notice from Public Health – Seattle & King County that a presumptive positive coronavirus case has been detected in a 54-year-old male patient who was admitted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Feb. 24 and died Feb. 26, 2020. This patient, with underlying medical conditions, had been transferred to Harborview from Life Care Center of Kirkland.
In coordination with Public Health – Seattle & King County, we have determined that some staff may have been exposed while working in an intensive care unit where the patient had been treated. We don’t believe that other patients were potentially exposed.
Potentially exposed staff have been contacted by our Employee Health team and are being monitored and screened daily.
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Now 9 deaths per Washington state.
27 confirmed positive.
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Public Health confirms seven new COVID-19 cases, bringing overall total to 21
March 3, 2020Summary
Public Health – Seattle & King County announced on Tuesday seven additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in King County residents, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 21, including eight deaths. Story
COVID-19 test results have come back from the Washington State Public Health Laboratory confirming seven additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these seven new results, the total number of cases in King County is 21. Today's results include 2 additional deaths, along with an individual who was previously reported as ill but who has now died. This brings the total number of deaths in King County from COVID-19 to eight. Key messages of the day:- What we have seen with the level of community spread has raised the level of concern about the immediate threat of COVID-19. The coming days and weeks are likely to bring more confirmed cases of COVID-19, but if we can all follow health recommendations now, we can blunt the impact of COVID-19 in our community.
This is a massive undertaking and we have a talented, dedicated team digging in to learn everything we can to protect the health of our community. What we have seen with the level of community spread has raised the level of concern about the immediate threat of COVID-19, particularly for vulnerable populations such as people over 60, those with underlying health conditions or who are immune compromised.This is a very fluid, fast-moving situation as we aggressively respond to this outbreak," said Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County. "People with suspected or confirmed exposure to COVID-19 should reach out to their healthcare provider. As public health professionals we really appreciate clinicians on the front lines of patient care and they are critical to this response."King County Novel Coronavirus Call Center:- If you are in King County and believe you were exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, or if you're a healthcare provider with questions about COVID-19, contact our novel coronavirus call center: 206-477-3977.
- The call center will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT.
- For general concerns and questions about COVID-19, please call the Washington State Novel Coronavirus Call Center at 800-525-0127.
- If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, call your healthcare provider. Do not go to the emergency room. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.
- If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
- Stay home when sick.
- Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are 60 and older or have underlying health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
- Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check and subscribe to Public Health's website (www.kingcounty.gov/COVID) or blog (www.publichealthinsider.com).
Remember to take every day preventive action such as watching hands, and if you are sick stay home. During an outbreak with a new virus there is a lot of uncertainty. Our guidance and advice is subject to change as we learn more. We will continue to keep you updated. The seven new cases are in:- A female in her 40s, worked at LifeCare, never hospitalized and is recovering at home
- A female in her 60s, family member of a confirmed case of COVID-19, not hospitalized
- A male in his 70s, a frequent visitor of LifeCare, hospitalization status unknown currently
- A male in his 20s, unknown exposure, hospitalized at Swedish Issaquah
- A male in his 20s, unknown exposure, hospitalized at Swedish Issaquah
- A female in her 80s, resident of LifeCare, never hospitalized, died at her family home on 2/26/20
- A male in his 50s, resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center and died on 2/26/20
14 other cases, already reported earlier by Public Health, include:- A male in his 50s, hospitalized at Highline Hospital. No known exposures. He is in stable but critical condition. He had no underlying health conditions.
- A male in his 70s, a resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The man had underlying health conditions, and died 3/1/20
- A female in her 70s, a resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The woman had underlying health conditions, and died 3/1/20
- A female in her 80s, a resident of LifeCare, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth. She is in critical condition.
- A female in her 80s, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. This person died on 3/1/20.
- A female in her 90s, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The woman has underlying health conditions, and is in critical condition
- A male in his 70s, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The man has underlying health conditions, and is in critical condition
- A male in his 70s was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth. He had underlying health conditions and died on 2/29/20.
- A man in his 60s, hospitalized at Valley Medical Center in Renton.
- A man in 60s, hospitalized at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
- A woman in her 50s, who had traveled to South Korea; recovering at home
- A woman in her 70s, who was a resident of LifeCare in Kirkland, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth and died on 3/2/20
- A woman in her 40s, employed by LifeCare, who is hospitalized at Overlake Medical Center
- A man in his 50s, who was hospitalized and died 2/28/20 at EvergreenHealth
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Edit: I should have known, the tweets were already posted by Sharon. The blog link is an easy read for those lacking medical experience, such as myself.
I just found this to be an interesting and informative thread of tweets
added blog posting about early epidemiological data from area:https://bedford.io/blog/ncov-cryptic-transmission/Last edited by Niko; March 3, 2020, 02:14 AM.Leave a comment:
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Posted on: March 2, 2020
FIRST DEATH FROM CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESIDENT. FOURTH CASE ANNOUNCED.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org
First Death from Coronavirus (COVID-19) of Snohomish County resident. Fourth case announced.
*Updated at 3:32 p.m. March 2
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has received notice of a new case of COVID-19. The presumptive positive test result came back from the State Public Health Laboratory, bringing the total number of cases in Snohomish County to four. The District has also just learned that one of its cases previously reported has sadly passed away.
New case information:- A female in her 40s, currently hospitalized with underlying health conditions.
Updated case information:- Previously announced male in his 40s hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland has died. The patient was a Snohomish County resident. He was not an employee at LifeCare. He did have underlying conditions. No additional details are available at this time.
Previously announced cases:- Original case in January, fully recovered
- Student at Jackson High School announced Friday, isolating at home
The Health District is leading the effort to as quickly as possible identify close contacts of the new confirmed case. At this time, it appears to be another case of community transmission.
How the public can help:- Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.
- Healthcare providers and employers should not be referring individuals to the Snohomish Health District. We are not a healthcare facility. The District will coordinate with healthcare providers to determine if testing requests met criteria.
- Healthcare providers should not be sending patients to the hospital unless they meet hospital admissions criteria. Providers should refer to health alerts being sent for clinician guidance.
- If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, call your regular doctor first.
- Stay home when sick.
- Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check the Health District’s website (www.snohd.org/ncov2019) or follow on social media.
As we anticipate more cases, the Health District will no longer issue press releases for each individual case. Updates will be posted on the website at www.snohd.org/ncov2019 by 4:00 p.m. each day.
The Board of Health will receive a briefing today at 5:00 p.m. with latest updates. That meeting will be livestreamed through the Snohomish Health District’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SnohomishHealth.
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Source: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/two...continue_below
Two dozen first responders quarantined for possible coronavirus
By: KIRO 7 News Staff
Updated: March 2, 2020 - 12:57 PM
KING COUNTY, Wash. — Two dozen emergency workers are off the job as they are being monitored for possible exposure to the coronavirus.
As of Monday morning, 27 firefighters and two police officers are currently in quarantine.
A press release from the city of Kirkland said that some of the firefighters in quarantine are demonstrating flu-like symptoms, and that the city is working closely with Public Health - Seattle & King County to adhere to testing protocols...
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They are saying six now.
The Washington State Department of Health says there have been 18 confirmed cases in the state, including the six deaths. Five of the deaths were in King County, one in Snohomish County.
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Public Health news and blog
Public Health confirms four new COVID-19 cases, bringing overall total to 14
March 2, 2020Summary
Public Health – Seattle & King County announced on Monday four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in King County residents, bringing the total of confirmed cases to fourteen. King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an Emergency Declaration, enabling county government to take extra steps to fight COVID-19. Among the first actions: purchasing a motel and setting up modular housing units on publicly-owned parking lots and other available land. Story
On Sunday, March 1, Executive Constantine signed a Proclamation of Emergency in response to COVID-19, enabling "extraordinary measures" to fight the outbreak, including waiving some procurement protocols, and authoring overtime for King County employees, among other powers.
Executive Constantine immediately ordered the purchase of an area motel to be used to isolate patients in recovery as well as those in active treatment. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in a matter of days and available to Public Health by the end of the week. Location details will be made available when the transaction is complete.
In addition, King County will place modular units on public properties in locations throughout King County.We have moved to a new stage in the fight to contain and mitigate this outbreak. King County is aligned and organized behind this common mission, with Public Health – Seattle & King County as our lead agency," said Executive Constantine. "We will direct all available resources to help cities, health-care facilities, businesses, and families continue life as normally as possible. But our best strategies depend on millions of residents actively following established disease prevention guidelines."As we learn more about this outbreak, it's now more important than ever that we look out for one another and stand strong as a community," King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci said. "In King County, we are fortunate to have a network of highly skilled public health professionals who are working round-the-clock to assess and respond to the situation, while making sure we are informed with up-to-date information."COVID-19 case updates
COVID-19 test results have come back from the Washington State Public Health Laboratory confirming four additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these four new results, the total number of cases in King County is 14. Today's results include 2 additional deaths, along with an individual who was previously reported as ill but who has now died. This brings the total number of deaths in King County from COVID-19 to five.We have the best people in the world right here in King County responding to this crisis," said Patty Hayes, RN, MN, Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County. "We will get through this by staying informed and united. There are things each one of us can do to take control and reduce the impact of this disease in our community."The four new cases are in:- A male in his 50s, hospitalized at Highline Hospital. No known exposures. He is in stable but critical condition. He had no underlying health conditions.
- A male in his 70s, a resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The man had underlying health conditions, and died 3/1/20
- A female in her 70s, a resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The woman had underlying health conditions, and died 3/1/20
- A female in her 80s, a resident of LifeCare, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth. She is in critical condition.
- In addition, a woman in her 80s, who was already reported as in critical condition at Evergreen, has died. She died on 3/1/20
10 other cases, already reported earlier by Public Health, include:- A female in her 80s, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. This person has now died, and is reported as such above.
- A female in her 90s, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The woman has underlying health conditions, and is in critical condition
- A male in his 70s, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The man has underlying health conditions, and is in critical condition
- A male in his 70s was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth. He had underlying health conditions and died on 2/29/20.
- A man in his 60s, hospitalized at Valley Medical Center in Renton.
- A man in 60s, hospitalized at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
- A woman in her 50s, who had traveled to South Korea; recovering at home
- A woman in her 70s, who was a resident of LifeCare in Kirkland, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth
- A woman in her 40s, employed by LifeCare, who is hospitalized at Overlake Medical Center
- A man in his 50s, who was hospitalized and died at EvergreenHealth
Public Health is working hard to identify close contacts of these confirmed cases. These close contacts may include family members, co-workers, emergency responders and other contacts. A team of CDC officials is on-the-ground working with Public Health, along with the Washington State Department of Health, our healthcare system partners and many others. The public can help:- Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
- Stay home when sick.
- Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are 60 and older or have underlying health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
- Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check and subscribe to Public Health's website (www.kingcounty.gov/COVID) or blog (www.publichealthinsider.com).
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