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Good news: more people are wearing face coverings across King County! Unfortunately, more people are also failing to keep their distance from those outside their households, which is contributing to the continued increase of new COVID-19 cases in King County.
New data shows that the disease is spreading more rapidly among younger people aged 20-40. Young people can spread the disease to older friends and relatives and may be at risk themselves. Public Health Insider’s latest blog post reports that, “CDC has updated its list of people who are at increased risk of severe illness and those who should take extra precautions to avoid getting the virus, regardless of age.”
Whatever your age, to stay healthy and prevent spreading COVID-19, limit close contact with others outside your home, avoid crowded and poorly-ventilated spaces, wear your mask and keep your distance!
 Click on the above image to view the Key Indicators of COVID-19 Activity in King County
King County Council report out
Yesterday, the King County Council held its remote biweekly meeting, taking action on a wide range of legislation. Highlights include:
- A change to the County Charter that allows the County to sell some properties below market value when developed for affordable housing. This common sense reform now goes to the November ballot for voter consideration.
- A County Charter amendment to strengthen law enforcement oversight by giving King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight subpoena powers for its investigations. This reform enhances accountability for the King County Sheriff’s Office and now goes to the November ballot for a public vote.
- Two ordinances that provide additional pay for King County employees who are conducting COVID-19 tests and working at COVID Care Sites.
- A motion requesting an assessment of the Best Starts for Kids Levy, which will aid the County Council in crafting the renewal of this transformative levy that invests in children across the county to be healthy, safe and thriving.
- An update to the County’s floodplain management regulations, which is necessary this summer to ensure all county property owners can retain their federal flood insurance.
Additionally, the Council discussed several amendments to the 2020 King County Comprehensive Plan Update. The item will be heard, and possibly acted on, at the July 21, 2020 Council meeting. In the meantime, public comment on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Update remains open. You can provide input here.
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Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
Council Chair
District 6
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