niman Posted March 2, 2020 Report Posted March 2, 2020 The two new cases are in: A male in his 60s, hospitalized at Valley Medical Center in Renton. The man has underlying health conditions, and is in critical but stable condition. A male in 60s, hospitalized at Virginia Mason Medical Center. The man has underlying health conditions, and his status is critical. https://publichealthinsider.com/2020/03/01/public-health-confirms-two-more-covid-19-cases-bringing-the-total-in-king-county-to-six/
niman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Posted March 2, 2020 PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff Public Health confirms two more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to six Posted by Sharon Bogan COVID-19 test results have come back from the State Public Health Laboratory confirming two additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these two new results, the total number of cases in King County is six. This number is expected to rise as more people are tested and results confirmed. The two new cases are in: A male in his 60s, hospitalized at Valley Medical Center in Renton. The man has underlying health conditions, and is in critical but stable condition. A male in 60s, hospitalized at Virginia Mason Medical Center. The man has underlying health conditions, and his status is critical. Four other cases, already reported earlier by Public Health, include: A woman in her 50s, who had traveled to South Korea; recovering at home A woman in her 70s, who was a resident of LifeCare in Kirkland, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth A woman in her 40s, employed by LifeCare, who is hospitalized at Overlake Medical Center A man in his 50s, who was hospitalized and died at EvergreenHealth Public Health is aware that the U.S. Postal Service is reporting that one of its employees was diagnosed with COVID-19. This person was one of the four cases already reported, and is included in the six total cases. Public Health is leading the effort to as quickly as possible identify close contacts of these six confirmed cases. These close contacts may include family members, co-workers, emergency responders and other contacts. A team of CDC officials is on-the-ground working with Public Health, along with the Washington state Department of Health, our healthcare system partners and many others. The public can help: Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve thosewith the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first. Stay home when sick Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth. Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check and subscribe to Public Health’s website (www.kingcounty.gov/COVID) or Public Health Insider blog . Public Health will provide additional updates later today. Updated 3/1/2020 at 10:15 am
Public Health confirms two more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to six Posted by Sharon Bogan COVID-19 test results have come back from the State Public Health Laboratory confirming two additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these two new results, the total number of cases in King County is six. This number is expected to rise as more people are tested and results confirmed. The two new cases are in: A male in his 60s, hospitalized at Valley Medical Center in Renton. The man has underlying health conditions, and is in critical but stable condition. A male in 60s, hospitalized at Virginia Mason Medical Center. The man has underlying health conditions, and his status is critical. Four other cases, already reported earlier by Public Health, include: A woman in her 50s, who had traveled to South Korea; recovering at home A woman in her 70s, who was a resident of LifeCare in Kirkland, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth A woman in her 40s, employed by LifeCare, who is hospitalized at Overlake Medical Center A man in his 50s, who was hospitalized and died at EvergreenHealth Public Health is aware that the U.S. Postal Service is reporting that one of its employees was diagnosed with COVID-19. This person was one of the four cases already reported, and is included in the six total cases. Public Health is leading the effort to as quickly as possible identify close contacts of these six confirmed cases. These close contacts may include family members, co-workers, emergency responders and other contacts. A team of CDC officials is on-the-ground working with Public Health, along with the Washington state Department of Health, our healthcare system partners and many others. The public can help: Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve thosewith the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first. Stay home when sick Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth. Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check and subscribe to Public Health’s website (www.kingcounty.gov/COVID) or Public Health Insider blog . Public Health will provide additional updates later today. Updated 3/1/2020 at 10:15 am
niman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Posted March 2, 2020 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington Positive (confirmed) * † 13 Deaths 2 * Positive Snohomish County - 3 King - 10, including 2 deaths † Please contact the local health department for information. Number of People Under Public Health Supervision Number of people under public health supervision ‡ 231 ‡ The number of people under public health supervision includes those at risk of having been exposed to novel coronavirus who are monitoring their health under the supervision of public health officials. This number includes close contacts of laboratory confirmed cases, as well as people who have returned from China in the past 14 days and are included in federal quarantine guidance. Last updated: Mar 1, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.
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