COVID-19 weekly email alert for April 14, 2022

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 04/14/2022 05:24 PM PDT

COVID-19 update: Considerations and recommendations as we move into spring, Public Health Insider blog

A brief look at the current COVID-19 situation in King County and recommended strategies for anyone who wants to reduce their risk for COVID-19 and long COVID, especially people at higher risk for severe infection.

Updates to King County Community Vaccination Clinics, Public Health Insider blog

Thanks to amazing work from community partners, healthcare providers, Public Health staff and the people of King County, our county has one of the highest vaccination rates of any large metro area in the U.S. As vaccination coverage has increased, vaccine demand has diminished, both locally and nationally. This month, we're adjusting operations at some King County community vaccination clinics to better align with demand.

Data dashboard updates

Changing Guidance in Schools: Masks, Tests, and When to Stay Home, WA State Dept. of Health's blog

As we move into the next phase of the pandemic, there have been some big changes in the guidance that schools, early learning and childcare facilities need to follow.

Are you up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations? What does it mean to be "fully vaccinated" or "up to date"?, CDC

Make sure you and your family get all recommended doses, including a booster when eligible.

COVID-19 2nd booster shot

Second boosters have been authorized for people:

  • Ages 50 and over
  • Ages 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
  • 18 and older who received J&J for their primary and booster doses

If you are eligible, you can get the second booster at least four months after your first booster.

  • 382,804 total positive cases in King County
    • 499 daily average cases
    • 3,496 new cases over the last 7 days (39% increase over last 7 days)
    • 154.6 cases per 100,000 residents over the last 7 days

  • 11,400 total hospitalizations
    • 5 daily average hospitalizations (9% increase over last 7 days)
    • 37 hospitalizations over the last 7 days
    • 1.6 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents over the last 7 days
    • 1.1% of cases hospitalized over the last 7 days

  • 2,715 overall deaths
    • 1 daily average death
    • 10 new deaths over the last 14 days (-76% decrease from the prior 14 days)
    • 0.4 deaths per 100,000 residents over the past 14 days
    • 0.2% of cases died over the past 14 days

All other COVID-19 dashboards are posted at www.kingcounty.gov/covid/data

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