Dec 07, 2021  -  Uncategorized

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM KING COUNTY:

1. Webinar: Indoor Air Quality Webinar (open to all sectors) on December 9th from 2 - 3 pm via Zoom

Public Health - Seattle & King County is offering a free webinar to provide information about Indoor Air Quality to keep customers safe. They are giving away a HEPA air cleaner for those businesses attending the webinar for the first time. If your business already received a HEPA unit, you will not be qualified to receive another unit. Please send an email at [email protected] if you have any questions. CLICK HERE to register online.

2. County COVID response funds available for:

Childcare: $7 million is available for childcare grants that are being administered by Child Care Resources. CLICK HERE for more information.

Small businesses: There is approximately $500,000 remaining in small business grants, which provide support for businesses affected by County COVID response sites. Specifically, these grants are for businesses affected by their proximity to a COVID-related isolation and quarantine site. CLICK HERE for more information.

3. #WeGotThisWA Series: De-escalation and Communication In-language Recordings Part 2

Cantonese / English / Spanish / Vietnamese

4. Blog post - Update: Omicron case confirmed in King County

The first Omicron case has been reported in an individual who was vaccinated, and Public Health expects to see more cases confirmed in King County in the coming days and weeks. Dr. Jeff Duchin answers additional questions about the variant, including advice on travel and gatherings, and if we should expect additional public health measures. CLICK HERE to read more.

5. Updated FAQs: Omicron Variant

The Coronavirus FAQ page has been updated with the latest information about the Omicron variant, with edits to Top FAQ #3: "Is Omicron as serious a health risk as other variants? What can I do to protect myself and others?", and Question #5 in the COVID Variants section: "Are the variants in Washington state and King County?" CLICK HERE to access the FAQs page.

6. King County vaccination pop-up events: Currently full

All pop-up vaccination events are currently at capacity, and the calendar of events on Getting vaccinated in King County and pop-up schedule pages has been replaced with a note referring visitors to other vaccination resources. 

7. In-langagues resources

8. Update on Getting vaccinated in King County page: Appointments required for vaccination

Due to high demand for booster doses and pediatric vaccinations, King County vaccination sites are no longer able to accommodate walk-up/drop-in vaccinations. The web page and individual site listing have been updated to reflect this information.

9. Social Media

  • Traveling internationally? Beginning Decemer 6th, all air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States. The CDC has tips on what steps you should take before your trip.
  • Vaccine verification: Starting December 6th, vaccine verification at restaurants and bars has expanded to restaurants and bars with a seating capacity of 12 or less. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. Visit KCVaxVerified.com to learn more.
  • Improve air quality this winter by following these steps. King County businesses or organizations should continue to improve their ventilation and indoor air quality to reduce the spread of COVID-19. CLICK HERE to learn more about qualifying for a HEPA air filtration unit.
  • What does faith have to say about vaccination? Join our Interfaith panel for a virtual event on December 7th at 6 pm. Faith leaders across multiple traditions discuss the intersection of faith and science, religious views on vaccination, the role of religious exemption, and more.
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