Spring is here, but the COVID-19 outbreak is, too
With beautiful spring weather and temperatures projected to be in the high 60s. it’s only natural for people to want to get outside. Unfortunately, if people gather in parks or crowd on our regional trails they increase the risk for continued spread of COVID-19. Public Health – Seattle & King County urges everyone to continue following social distancing guidance, even when outdoors.
Because of this, the closure of King County regional parks and trails that started on March 25 will continue.
>>> For more guidance on safe ways to enjoy the outdoors check out King County Parks’ recent blog here <<<
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It’s important to note that while our regional trails are indispensable places for play and recreation, they do double-duty as essential transportation corridors for many who cannot or choose to not drive. Recognizing that our regional trails are also transportation corridors, King County Parks allows people who need to walk or bike to essential activities to continue to do so.
Washington has arguably been the most successful state in the nation in flattening the curve and lessening the health impact of the coronavirus. Now is not the time to ease up on the strategies that have been saving lives during the pandemic. Thank you for your continued vigilance as we work to curb the spread of COVID-19 together.
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--Additional Updates--
King County to offer hotel rooms in Bellevue to healthcare workers impacted by COVID-19
Responding to concerns that healthcare workers were having to choose between continuing to work and keeping their families and loved ones safe, Executive Constantine and I announced today that King County will provide no-cost rooms at Hotel 116 (625 116th Ave NE, Bellevue). The hotel is located near Kaiser Permanente – Bellevue Medical Center and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.
Doctors and nurses are working day and night, at the very front lines of the battle against coronavirus. Even as we start to see some slowing in the rates of infection, they need our support to keep going. Providing a place to rest between shifts is one small way we can help and say ‘thank you’ for their work and sacrifice. I hope this resource will help keep our healthcare professionals safe and healthy as they work on our behalf. Read more here.
United Way of King County COVID-19 Community Relief Fund - Rent Help Now Available
If you’re a King County resident who has been impacted financially by COVID-19 and are behind on your rent, you may qualify for assistance. Thanks to generous donations to the Community Relief Fund and a variety of community partners, one month of rental assistance is being offered to people in King County struggling to pay rent due to the coronavirus.
Funds are available on a first come, first served basis, so apply as soon as possible. Learn more and apply at: https://www.uwkc.org/renthelp/
Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
Council Chair
District 6
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