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There was a lot of news this week on expanded eligibility for vaccinations and increased disease spread.
On Wednesday, March 31 Washington state opened the latest phases of eligibility, that include people:
- with two or more comorbidities,
- between the ages of 60 and 64,
- living in congregate settings (correctional facilities, group homes for those with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, etc.), and
- working in congregate settings (restaurants, manufacturing, construction).
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Also, Governor Inslee announced that all Washingtonians over 16 will be eligible for vaccinations beginning April 15.
The expanded vaccine eligibility is great news, but it’s tempered by concerning signs about the spread of COVID-19 in King County. Daily counts are increasing and have been since mid-March, including an almost 50% increase in the last 7 days. The increase is driven, in part, by new, more contagious variants that are becoming more common in King County.
Bottom line: we can’t let our guard down now. We need to keep up with our basic health precautions to wear well-fitted masks, keep indoor areas well-ventilated, practice hand hygiene and maintain physical distancing. And, get vaccinated when you’re eligible.
 To remain operating in Governor Inslee’s Healthy Washington Plan Phase 3 (https://coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start/whats-open), King County needs to have fewer than 200 new cases for every 100,000 residents over a two-week period. The latest indicators show that case counts are trending in the wrong direction.
Join me April 13 for a King County environmental priorities virtual town hall
One of the best parts of living in King County is our amazing natural environment. But preserving and restoring it takes hard work and vigilance from all of us. Mark your calendars and join me, along with representatives from the Department of Natural Resources and Parks and the Executive’s Office, to discuss King County’s environmental priorities on Tuesday, April 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Submit your questions in advance to Claudia.Balducci@kingcounty.gov.
You have the right to language access services at no cost to you. To request these services, please contact our Language Access Coordinator, Reeni Nair at 206-477-4978, or reeni.nair@kingcounty.gov by 10:00 a.m. the day prior to the meeting.
Click here for more info about the April 13 virtual town hall >>>
King County identifies sites to study in an environmental review for the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project
In 2020, King County's Solid Waste Division began a process to site a new recycling and transfer station in northeast King County to replace the aging and limited Houghton Transfer Station in Kirkland, which has been operating since the mid-1960s.
After considering input from a number of stakeholders that included city representatives, residents, and a community-based siting advisory group, King County Solid Waste Division has identified the following sites to study in an environmental review process under the State Environmental Policy Act:
Read the latest King County Solid Waste email update here >>>
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Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
Council Chair
District 6
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