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Pacific County COVID-19
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February 22, 2021
2 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Pacific County Since our last data update on February 19, 2 additional Pacific County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total case count since the beginning of the pandemic to 736 with 7 cases currently active. Of those 736 cases, 544 cases are considered confirmed which means they tested positive on a PCR test, and 192 are probable which means they tested positive on a rapid antigen test. The current case rate per 100k over 14 days is 64.7. Active cases are currently spread throughout all parts of Pacific County. We continue to strongly encourage the public to limit non-essential travel, maintain social distancing of at least six feet between persons, and practice personal protective measures to include: correctly wearing a mask/face covering in public, washing hands often with soapy water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face. For up to date information and guidance, please monitor the Pacific County Health and Human Services Facebook page or visit: www.pacificcountycovid19.com. The next case rate update will be released on Wednesday February 24, 2021. 22 de febrero de 2021 2 casos positivos adicionales de COVID-19 en el condado de Pacific Desde nuestra última actualización de datos el 19 de febrero, 2 residentes adicionales del condado del Pacífico han dado positivo por COVID-19, lo que eleva el recuento total de casos desde el comienzo de la pandemia a 736, con 7 casos actualmente activos. De esos 736 casos, 544 casos se consideran confirmados, lo que significa que dieron positivo en una prueba de PCR, y 192 son probables, lo que significa que dieron positivo en una prueba rápida de antígenos. La tasa actual de casos por 100.000 durante 14 días es 64.7. Los casos activos se encuentran actualmente diseminados por todas las partes del condado de Pacific. Continuamos alentando al público a limitar los viajes no esenciales, mantener un distanciamiento social de al menos seis pies entre las personas y practicar medidas de protección personal que incluyan: usar correctamente una máscara / cubrimiento facial en público, lavarse las manos con agua y jabón por al menos 20 segundos y evite tocarse la cara. Para obtener información y orientación actualizada, controle la página de Facebook de Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado del Pacífico o visite: www.pacificcountycovid19.com. La próxima actualización de la tasa de casos se publicará el miércoles 24 de febrero de 2021.
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February 12, 2021
1 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Pacific County Since our last data update on February 10, 1 additional Pacific County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total case count since the beginning of the pandemic to 729 with 14 cases currently active. Of those 729 cases, 539 cases are considered confirmed which means they tested positive on a PCR test, and 190 are probable which means they tested positive on a rapid antigen test. The current case rate per 100k over 14 days is 134. Active cases are currently spread throughout all parts of Pacific County. We continue to strongly encourage the public to limit non-essential travel, maintain social distancing of at least six feet between persons, and practice personal protective measures to include: correctly wearing a mask/face covering in public, washing hands often with soapy water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face. For up to date information and guidance, please monitor the Pacific County Health and Human Services Facebook page or visit: www.pacificcountycovid19.com. The next case rate update will be released on Wednesday February 17, 2021. 12 de febrero de 2021 1 casos positivos adicionales de COVID-19 en el condado de Pacific Desde nuestra última actualización de datos el 10 de febrero, 1 residentes adicionales del condado del Pacífico han dado positivo por COVID-19, lo que eleva el recuento total de casos desde el comienzo de la pandemia a 729, con 14 casos actualmente activos. De esos 729 casos, 539 casos se consideran confirmados, lo que significa que dieron positivo en una prueba de PCR, y 190 son probables, lo que significa que dieron positivo en una prueba rápida de antígenos. La tasa actual de casos por 100.000 durante 14 días es 134. Los casos activos se encuentran actualmente diseminados por todas las partes del condado de Pacific. Continuamos alentando al público a limitar los viajes no esenciales, mantener un distanciamiento social de al menos seis pies entre las personas y practicar medidas de protección personal que incluyan: usar correctamente una máscara / cubrimiento facial en público, lavarse las manos con agua y jabón por al menos 20 segundos y evite tocarse la cara. Para obtener información y orientación actualizada, controle la página de Facebook de Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado del Pacífico o visite: www.pacificcountycovid19.com. La próxima actualización de la tasa de casos se publicará el miércoles 17 de febrero de 2021. February 8, 2021
5 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases in Pacific County
8 de febrero de 2021 5 casos positivos adicionales de COVID-19 en el condado de Pacific
This fund is managed by Pacific County Immigrant Support. It is supported and funded by the All In WA COVID-19 Relief Fund and donations to Pacific County Immigrant Support. One-time direct payments will be made: • $500 for Households with children under 18 • $250 for Households without children under 18 MIXED STATUS HOUSEHOLDS: As of 12/21/20 all households with adults of mixed legal immigration status are eligible for the new federal stimulus payments – as well as the original 2020 payments. These families need at least one adult member with a Social Security Number and can claim the original stimulus payment when they file their 2020 tax return. To apply for the relief fund, you must: • Be a Pacific County resident • Be at least 18 years old • Experienced hardship due to the pandemic • You and other household members are not eligible to receive federal stimulus funds or unemployment insurance Your information will not be shared with any other entities. You can apply by: Calling (360) 783-6003 between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM Print Application, complete and mail it to: Pacific County Immigrant Support PO Box 156 Long Beach WA 98631 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 7, 2021
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For immediate release: December 16, 2020 (20-251) Media contact: Ginny Streeter, Communications, 360-810-1628 Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 A new back-to-school plan: State releases updated guidance around in-person learning OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released updated metrics to help local leaders and school officials make decisions about in-person learning and the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in the school environment. Changes to the metrics include revisions to the COVID-19 incidence rates to consider when making decisions about who to prioritize for in-person learning. We’ve also included further clarification that local leaders also should consider test positivity and trends in cases and hospitalizations to inform decisions about expansion of in-person learning “The changes to our school metrics are based on emerging research and data gathered by state and national health education officials and the early experiences of schools in Washington state and the nation,” said Deputy Secretary of Health for COVID-19 Response Lacy Fehrenbach. “The changes recognize with robust health and safety measures in place, transmission in the school setting appears to be limited.” “Today we are taking a step forward in getting school children back in the classroom,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “The science has shown, and our school officials have proven that with diligent focus on health and safety measures, it is possible to bring children back to the classroom while also protecting our students, staff and community from further transmission of COVID-19.” In addition to the updated metrics, DOH announced an increased focus on the health and safety measures that are required by law for the provision of any in-person learning in private or public K-12 schools. Some of those measures include:
The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection. ### For immediate release: December 14, 2020 (20-247)
Media contact: Public Information Desk, 360-236-3529 Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 Washington state to host webinars on safety, development of COVID-19 vaccinesExperts to answer most common questions ahead of vaccine availability OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health today announced that we, in partnership with The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Latino Center for Health, will host two online panel discussions to answer frequently asked questions about vaccines in the era of COVID-19. The webinars will feature trusted medical experts from around Washington state, such as virologist Dr. Larry Corey, M.D., who has been integral to Fred Hutch’s COVID-19 vaccine research and Phase III trials, along with physicians who administer vaccines every day. “Thanks to dedicated scientists around the world including here in Washington, we have our first COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dr. Kathy Lofy, State Health Officer. “These presentations are one of the many ways we can help Washingtonians get scientifically accurate information so they can make well-informed decisions about the vaccine.” The 60-minute webinars, one presented in English and one in Spanish, will take place at the following times: English Language Event Making Sense of Vaccines During COVID-19 December 15, 5:00 p.m. Partner: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Panelists: Dr. Larry Corey Dr. Ben Danielson Dr. Gretchen LaSalle Moderator: Louis Shackelford Registration: Link here Spanish Language Event Vacunas contra el COVID: Verdades, mitos y preguntas December 17, 6:30 p.m. Partner: Latino Center for Health Panelists: Leo Morales, MD, PhD Matías Valenzuela, PhD Julian Perez, MD Santiago Neme, MD, MPH Moderator: Pablo Gaviria Registration: Link here Washington residents can register for each webinar in advance and submit their vaccine questions. For those unable to attend, a link to a recording of the webinar will be emailed to those who registered. In partnership with the federal government, the department will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccine this week. The department is currently working with local health jurisdictions and tribal entities along with vaccination clinics, additional vendors and many others to begin making the vaccine accessible to Washingtonians. Washington residents can read the latest version of Washington’s distribution plan here, along with the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines and safety measures. The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection. Washington State Department of Health
Nov 10 · 3 min read When Susan was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Spring, she was a healthy woman in her late 30s with no underlying health conditions. Six months later, she’s still experiencing symptoms. Stories like hers are part of the landscape shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Susan’s symptoms began in mid-March, when she developed a low-grade fever. When she didn’t feel better within a week, she made a virtual appointment with a local clinic. The provider diagnosed a sinus infection and prescribed antibiotics. Her fever went away for a few days and she felt better. Five days later Susan’s fever returned. Soon she was having trouble breathing. “My voice was crackly, my chest hurt when breathing,” she said. However, she didn’t feel tired or weak. She then developed a significant, crushing pain in her chest. “It felt like an elephant sitting on my chest.” Susan called a health care provider, but they weren’t seeing patients with COVID-19 symptoms. She found a clinic offering virtual appointments and they prescribed albuterol, an asthma medicine. By April 1, Susan was getting worse. She was finally tested for COVID-19. During the eight-day wait for test results she said she felt like “it was the end of my days.” Not getting any better, she went to a local emergency room and was isolated. Susan wasn’t given a COVID-19 test in the ER because one was pending with another provider. They sent her home and advised her again to take the albuterol. Her test came back positive a few days later. The COVID-19 diagnosis and persistent symptoms left Susan feeling constant anxiety. “I was panicking day in and day out because of my husband and kids, wondering how COVID will affect them, knowing that some of them have underlying health conditions,” she said. Susan’s husband and three young children contracted COVID-19 in March, just after her symptoms appeared. All had a fever, sore throat, and muscle and body aches, but they recovered by the end of the month. Susan’s low-grade fever lasted 45 days, well into April. Despite her concern for her family, Susan’s children and husband have regained their health and are doing well. Not so for Susan. She still struggles to breathe. An x-ray of her lungs five months after her diagnosis showed that her lungs are clear. She was referred to a pulmonologist for further follow-up. “What if I get a cold or flu now?” she said. “Could I be more susceptible to something like that since I still have lingering COVID effects? Knowing that there’s still something going on with my breathing makes me wonder.” Susan also received a variety of reactions from people during her illness. Some friends and acquaintances think the pandemic is a political hoax. While most have been respectful, others have disregarded the seriousness of her illness. It’s thoughts like these that prompted Susan to share her story. Her hope is that those who doubt the seriousness of this disease will see things from a different perspective and follow the masking, social distancing, and other public health guidelines to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. It can impact anyone, young or old, whether you have underlying health conditions or not. COVID-19: Stories from the FieldOur COVID-19: Stories from the Field series highlights the efforts of public health professionals and public servants who serve and collaborate to support a healthy Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic. More informationStay tuned to our blog for more information on how you can help stop the spread of COVID-19. Sign up to be notified whenever we post new articles. Information in this blog changes rapidly. Check the state’s COVID-19 website for up-to-date and reliable info at coronavirus.wa.gov. Answers to your questions or concerns about COVID-19 in Washington state may be found at our website. You can also contact our the Department of Health call center at 1–800–525–0127 and press # from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday — Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday — Sunday. Language assistance is available. Please note that this call center cannot access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your health care provider. |
