COVID Clips for Wed.

Hello, all:

Here’s the COVID-19 Media Clips for Wed.

Sharon

 

 

DOH Quotes / Mentions

Spokane's economy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Data tool shows wins and losses (news release; KREM)

New tool shows economic impact of COVID-19 across Washington state - Tacoma News Tribune

State launches interactive data tool to help leaders plan and track recovery efforts across regions, sectors and demographics (IfiberOne)

Washington state reports adjusted COVID-cases and deaths Tuesday (News Tribune)

 

Testing / Data / Contact Tracing

Fast, low-cost testing is essential for averting a second wave of Covid-19 (STAT)

13 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday in Yakima Co.; Community testing planned (Yakima Herald)

Clark County COVID-19 activity surges, dashing hopes for fast return to classroom (Columbian)

Fewer than 20 new COVID cases in Tri-Cities. Heart problems being reported - msnNOW

3 new COVID-19 cases in Thurston County; Health Officer says school statement imminent - The Olympian

Are coronavirus cases declining across Washington? It depends where you look - seattlepi.com

 

Schools / Childcare

Fall classes begin at EWU on Wednesday amid COVID-19 pandemic (KREM)

Health officials clarify school recommendations during case count jump - Longview Daily News

 

Vaccine

Watch Live: Public Health Leaders Vow Science, Not Politics, Will Guide Vaccine (NPR)

Department of Health Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Update - KPQ

Covid-19 Live Updates: Drugmaker Has Begun Final Tests of a One-Shot Vaccine (New York Times, KOMO. KREM)

F.D.A. to Release Stricter Guidelines for Emergency Vaccine Authorization (New York Times)

 

WA State/ Re-opening

Washington state warns COVID-19 risk is still high, no herd immunity yet (Dr. Cathy Wasserman; My Northwest)

COVID-19 updates: Inslee vows to keep Trump ‘fingerprints’ off of vaccine (My Northwest)

Dr. Spitters: We’re still in the middle of the pandemic (Everett Herald)

Martinez: It’s frustrating, but liability, rising COVID numbers keep prep athletes on sidelines (Columbian)

High school sports can return — but only after it meets these marks issued by WIAA - Tri-City Herald

Eviction moratoriums in Washington won’t last forever (Crosscut)

 

Nation

Rising coronavirus case numbers in many states spur warning of autumn surge (Washington Post)

Forecast projects U.S. COVID-19 deaths to reach double by end of year (KOMO)

A Tech Powerhouse, U.S. Lags In Using Smartphones For Contact Tracing (KUOW)

New Dashboard Tracks Coronavirus Cases In Schools Across 47 States (NPR)

Operation Warp Speed advisers held investments in COVID vaccine firms, records show (News Tribune)

After Aerosols Misstep, Former CDC Official Criticizes Agency Over Unclear Messaging (NPR)

NIH officer retires ahead of report on his spreading virus misinformation (Seattle Times)

 

Global

Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport (KOMO)

 

Economy / Business

Soaring wealth during pandemic highlights rising U.S. inequality (Columbain)

 

Community

How to create a pandemic pod for safe social interaction (Seattle Times)

 

Mental / Behavioral Health

America’s mental health care system fell short for my brother. Access to that care should be a legal right for all (STAT)

Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes (Crosscut)

Coping amid disaster: How we can mentally prepare for a pandemic winter - KUOW

 

Research/ Science

Can a flu vaccine make you more likely to catch COVID-19? Study eases some worries (News Tribune)

Young People More Likely to Believe Virus Misinformation, Study Says (New York Times)

Watch Live: Fauci, Redfield Testify on Coronavirus Response (New York Times)

 

 

 

Sharon Moysiuk

Communications Consultant

Center for Public Affairs

Washington State Department of Health

Sharon.Moysiuk@doh.wa.gov

360-549-6471 | www.doh.wa.gov