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NPR.org: ...At least 14 people in the U.S. have died from the coronavirus disease COVID-19, after a Seattle-area hospital confirmed two additional deaths Thursday night. There are now confirmed cases of the coronavirus in 22 states, after the pathogen was found in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Colorado...
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Jefferson County man contracts COVID-19
Health officer: Case does not represent evidence of community-level transmission on Peninsula
by Peninsula Daily News
Friday, March 6, 2020 11:53amNewsCoronavirus
PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County man has been confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
The man is in his 60s and received care at a Seattle-area hospital before being discharged to recover in his Jefferson County home, the county public health department said in a press release today.
The test result was from a specimen obtained Monday. The initial exposure to COVID-19 was likely during a visit to a family member in Kirkland, where community-level transmission is occurring, said Dr. Tom Locke, Jefferson County health officer.
He had spent time in Jefferson and Clallam counties during the early stages of his illness, Locke said, adding that potential contacts are being notified and advised about what precautions they should take...Comment
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Source: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/hea...19-update.aspx
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Public Health – Seattle & King County update on COVID-19
March 6, 2020
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Public Health – Seattle & King County urges King County residents to follow guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our community. Our official case count remains at 51, with 10 deaths, but updated numbers will be provided later today.//
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KOMOnews: ... EvergreenHealth Hospital, where now 12 of the deaths have occurred, hospital officials said. One earlier reported death occurred in a patient never hospitalized and the other was a death at Harborview last week that was later found to have been likely caused by COVID-19...
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These numbers will be updated daily at 11 a.m.
* Includes deaths
Note: Some deaths may be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, local health departments, or others before they are included in the statewide count. It takes longer for the state to announce deaths because they are most often reported first to local health, then to us. Our daily web update includes all death reports we receive by the end of the previous day.
Last updated: March 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
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30 staff from USPHS should be at Life Care tomorrow to assist. (I'm not able to connect to USPHS.gov right now???)
Washington Governor Jay Inslee and King County Executive Dow Constantine hold a press conference regarding the latest Coronavirus deaths and cases CBS 42 was live. 4 hrs ?
Communications are still VERY poor between Life Care and families. I believe I heard that a family member was told her relative was doing fine yet she was already deceased. The families were sent each other's email addresses by Life Care accidentally so have organized and they gave a press conference of their own in the link below.
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Newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by a new coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, continue to pop up around the Puget Sound region. In total, 14 people in Washington state are known to have died from the disease.
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UPDATE: In addition to Life Care in Kirkland, residents in two other senior-care facilities in the Seattle area have tested positive for coronavirus. One facility is in Seattle and the other is in Issaquah, about 15 miles east of Seattle. https://twitter.com/pgcornwell/statu...622159872?s=20
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Resident at Issaquah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center tests positive for COVID-19
A resident at Issaquah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has tested positive for COVID-19 and the skilled-nursing facility has been quarantined.
The resident was taken to a hospital on Tuesday and remains hospitalized as of Friday afternoon. No other cases have been reported there...
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle...nd-the-nation/
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Confirmed coronavirus case at Ida Culver House retirement community in Seattle
Ida Culver House Ravenna, a retirement community in northeast Seattle, announced Friday afternoon that one of its residents had tested positive for COVID-19.
The resident has been in the hospital since Wednesday and will remain in quarantine off-site for at least two weeks, according to an email to residents. Center management said they believe it is an isolated case.
“Following the news of the first death related to COVID-19 in our area, we moved swiftly to add additional measures on top of existing plans and infection control protocols related to preventing the spread of communicable disease,” the email said.
The facility began screening visitors..https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle...nd-the-nation/
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Coronavirus daily news update, March 6: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the nation
March 6, 2020 at 6:55 am Updated March 6, 2020 at 4:44 pm
Concierge Patty Clausen, left, takes the temperature of fellow concierge Annie Fairchild at The Summit on First Hill, a retirement community in Seattle. Employees and visitors get their temperatures taken daily as they enter the building.
By Seattle Times staff
Newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by a new coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, continue to pop up around the Puget Sound region. In total, 15 people in Washington state are known to have died from the disease.
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You are here: Home / Emergency Preparedness / Updates for COVID-19 in Grant County Updates for COVID-19 in Grant County
Updates for COVID-19 in Grant County will be posted as information becomes available. March 6, 2020 – 5:30PM
Coronavirus Health Advisory
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March 6, 2020 – 4:00pm
Grant County Health Advisory for Community Mitigation of COVID-19
We know that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is in our communities, and likely above the number of cases we already know. Most cases of COVID-19 are mild to moderate and most people who get this virus will recover and be just fine, however, it does have a higher death rate than seasonal flu. The elderly, anyone with reduced immune system or other serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease will be at a higher risk of more severe illness.
We will not be able to stop COVID-19 completely, but there are things that we can do as a community to reduce the number of cases and the impact it has on Grant County. Grant County Health District is recommending, but not requiring, the following steps to minimize public contact and spread of novel coronavirus:
High Risk People: People at higher risk of severe illness should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible, including public places with a lot of people and large gatherings where there will be close contact with others. People at higher risk include:
• People 60 and older
• People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, respiratory illness and diabetes
• People who have weakened immune systems
• People who are pregnant
Workplace: Workplaces should enact measures that allow people who can work from home to do so. Taking these measures can help reduce the number of workers who come into contact with COVID-19 and help minimize absenteeism due to illness.
Events: If you can feasibly avoid bringing large groups of people together, consider postponing events and gatherings. This recommendation is for both private and public events.
If you can’t avoid bringing groups of people together:
• Urge anyone who is sick to not attend.
• Encourage those who are at higher risk for coronavirus to not attend.
• Try to find ways to give people more physical space so that they aren’t in close contact as much as possible.
• Encourage attendees to maintain good healthy habits, such as frequent hand washing.
• Clean surfaces frequently. Standard cleaning products are effective against COVID-19.
Schools: GCHD is not recommending closing schools and childcare at this time. If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19, GCHD will work with the school or facility to determine the best measures including potential closure. Closure is not recommended now mainly because current evidence indicates young people have a far lower risk of serious illness from this virus than other people. Parents of children with reduced immune system or with chronic diseases should discuss with their provider the possibility of keeping the child out of school or childcare.
Healthcare: Generally, avoid medical settings unless necessary. Healthcare facilities are overwhelmed. If you are feeling sick call your doctor’s office first before going in.
Even if you are not ill, avoid visiting hospitals, long term care facilities or nursing homes to the extent possible. If you do need to visit one of these facilities limit your time there and keep 6 feet away from other patients. 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.
Everybody Can Do Something! Every person can make a difference by doing the following:
• Avoid going out if you feel sick.
• Wash hands often and vigorously with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, saturating the skin surface and rubbing for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick and avoid close contact (less than 6 feet away) with others.
• If you have a cold or cough and need to see a provider, always call first to be sure they know you are coming so their staff can take appropriate precautions.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
• Don’t shake hands, bump elbows.
• Use sanitizing wipes or solutions (normal household products work) on frequently touched surfaces and objects at home and at work.
• Take good care of yourself to stay healthy, including adequate sleep and good nutrition.
(Thanks to Public Health Seattle King County for the advisory language above.)
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Source: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/hea...e-updates.aspx
Update: King County COVID-19 case numbers for March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020
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Public Health – Seattle & King County urges King County residents to follow guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our community. We are reporting seven new cases today. The official case count is 58. In addition, a person who was previously reported has now died.
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Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County through 11:59 p.m. on 3/5/20, bringing the total number of reported King County cases to 58.
In addition, a person who was previously reported, a male in his 60s, has now died. He was not a resident of Life Care Center of Kirkland, but was a visitor. He died on 3/5/20. The total number of deaths in King County reported to Public Health is 11.
Of the 58 cases, 34 are residents of or associated with Life Care Center of Kirkland. Eighteen are residents, six are staff, and 10 are visitors or family members. Of the 11 deaths reported, ten are associated with Life Care Center.
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Source: https://komonews.com/news/coronaviru...t-sound-region
3 new deaths in COVID-19 outbreak as Kent, King County battle over quarantine plan
by KOMO News Staff Friday, March 6th 2020
SEATTLE -- Three more people have died from the COVID-19 outbreak in the Puget Sound area, local officials said, as the number of confirmed cases swelled to 79, including confirmed cases now in Grant County and Jefferson County.
The three new deaths were patients being treated at EvergreenHealth Hospital, where now 12 of the deaths have occurred, hospital officials said. One earlier reported death occurred in a patient never hospitalized and the other was a death at Harborview last week that was later found to have been likely caused by COVID-19.
The coronavirus crisis in Washington state has prompted a legal battle between King County and the city of Kent over the county's plan to repurpose a motel as a quarantine village for those diagnosed with COVID-19...Comment
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