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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
On this Sunday, I’m grateful for our world-class regional leaders, especially our Public Health officials who are a shining example to the rest of the world on how to respond to a pandemic rationally and logically. Here is a great article from the New Yorker Magazine highlighting how Seattle leaders let scientists lead our response and why that has made a significant difference: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/04/seattles-leaders-let-scientists-take-the-lead-new-yorks-did-not
On that note, here is a cautionary tale from the 1918 influenza crisis in which San Francisco lifted restrictions too quickly and the result was devastating: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/san-francisco-had-1918-flu-under-control-then-it-lifted-n1191141
Like yesterday, today’s edition of my enews is a bit shorter than usual but I’d like my staff to have some rest over the weekend. The rest of this e-newsletter is meant to provide you with an update on some of the other issues on which I’ve been working as well as on helpful information related to the COVID-19 crisis. You can now read previous updates I have set out. I have put together an archive page so you can find any information you may have missed. I have been sending updates every day since March 1 (sometimes more than one in a day). Click the following link to visit the archive page: https://www.kingcounty.gov/council/kohl-welles/News/eNewsletters/covid-enews.aspx
As always, I would like to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or comments. You can call me at 206-477-1004 or you can reach me by email at jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov.
All the best,
Latest numbers from Public Health
Since yesterday’s update, Public Health is reporting 101 new positive cases of COVID-19 in King County (5,912 total) and 8 new COVID-19 related deaths (407 total). So, we still seem to be “flattening the curve,” but not doing so consistently or quickly in terms of going on a downward trajectory, unfortunately.
Detailed information about demographics of those who died from COVID-19 are available on Public Health’s data dashboard. And, interestingly, you can click on your zip code to learn of the number of “positive” cases and fatalities where you reside.
Also, and again, here is an excellent website that offers real-time COVID-19 data in clear formats, broken down by country and state: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
How to safely remove and store your masks
In yesterday update, I provided a link with helpful tips on how to clean masks to prevent the spread of germs. It’s important that you wash your hands before and after removal of your mask. And, be sure to store your mask in a paper bag. Click the following link for a full step-by-step breakdown for removing and storing your personal mask: https://www.montana.edu/health/coronavirus/employees/face-masks/face-mask-off-reuse.html
Additional helpful and informative links
Today's moment of inspiration
Here’s a lovely and heart-warming story about the owners of Musang, a restaurant on Beacon Hill, who were forced to shut down because of COVID-19. In response, they kept making delicious food. Not for sale, but to hand out to those in need. These people are heroes and I will work hard to support small businesses and restaurants so they can quickly get back on their feet once this crisis is behind us. Click the link to enjoy the video: https://www.seattletimes.com/video/6144467626001/coronavirus-shut-down-them-down-now-theyre-serving-free-meals
Keep in touch
Thank you again for taking the time to read my update. You can expect ones to continue being sent out on a daily basis, sometimes more than one. Feel free to forward them to others who can subscribe by clicking here.
Finally, to prevent these updates from going straight to spam or junk folders, I encourage you to mark this email address as a “safe sender” by adding the email address to your contacts or address book. And be sure to check your spam folder if you think you may have missed an update.
And please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns and, most importantly, be well.
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