[NFBSea] FW: April 29, 2021: COVID-19 Bulletin

Fri Apr 30 07:07:40 UTC 2021

Passing on for your information.

April 29, 2021: COVID-19 Bulletin

Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates 

<https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOH/2020/09/3676
152/bulletin-header_original.png> 

COVID-19 BULLETIN

Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Contact: 

Public Information Desk
 <mailto:doh-pio at doh.wa.gov> doh-pio at doh.wa.gov

  _____  

Statewide Response Updates

Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a
total of 372,262 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on April 28. There have
been 5,487 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.

For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit
the
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L0VtZXJnZW5jaWVzL0NPVklEMTkvRGF0YURhc2hib2FyZCJ9
.8K-YZLWcYstPFo-O4bzVEpcVhG5YYQDDLwCcEjcZD5c/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l>
Department of Health's dashboard and the state's
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzLndhLmdvdi93aGF0LXlvdS1uZWVkLWtub3cvcm9hZG1hcC1yZWNv
dmVyeS1tZXRyaWNzIn0.lPPj4pLtjE_q_AdMtKLpdcdULLQ5NzYvvuJ3Nbj1FBM/s/1375723142
/br/105631622712-l> Roadmap to Recovery Metrics dashboard. Note: A new data
visualization tab has been added to the dashboard. In addition to data
regarding current status, epidemiology curve, cumulative counts,
demographics, testing, hospitalizations, and vaccinations, the new tab
offers a picture into healthcare system readiness.

April 28 COVID-19 media briefing. Washington State Secretary of Health Umair
Shah provided an update on the state's COVID-19 response. He was joined by
Lacy Fehrenbach, deputy secretary of health; Michele Roberts, acting
assistant secretary; Scott Lindquist, acting state health officer; Juan
Cotto, Bloodworks Northwest senior government affairs and community
engagement specialist; and Dan Laster, Vaccine Command and Coordination
System (VACCS) director. View the briefing
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy50dncub3JnL3dhdGNoLz9jbGllbnRJRD05Mzc1OTIyOTQ3JmV2ZW50SUQ9MjAy
MTA0MTMwOCZhdXRvU3RhcnRTdHJlYW09dHJ1ZSJ9.yCmVVengY4Y9r-V3jmS2OQx5u2F0fibhC_n
TZFh9G0I/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> here.

Vaccine allocation strategy moving to provider need-based approach. DOH is
adjusting the way COVID-19 vaccines are allocated in an effort to quickly
and equitably reach more people statewide and get vaccine where it's needed
most. Read the full news release
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L05ld3Nyb29tL0FydGljbGVzL0lELzI3NjQvVmFjY2luZS1h
bGxvY2F0aW9uLXN0cmF0ZWd5LW1vdmluZy10by1wcm92aWRlci1uZWVkLWJhc2VkLWFwcHJvYWNo
In0.3OCkVbldG8HBITs2k5om628Ke2kBrACcILdpgSX6tA4/s/1375723142/br/105631622712
-l> here.

COVID-19 vaccination distribution update from the Washington State
Department of Health. As of April 26, more than 5,248,061 doses of vaccine
have been given across the state, which is more than 81 percent of the
6,429,730 doses that have been delivered to our providers and long-term care
programs. Washington is currently averaging more than 61,000 vaccine doses
given each day, and nearly 29 percent of people in Washington are fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. Read the full news release
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L05ld3Nyb29tL0FydGljbGVzL0lELzI3NjIvQ09WSUQtMTkt
dmFjY2luZS1kaXN0cmlidXRpb24tdXBkYXRlLWZyb20tdGhlLVdhc2hpbmd0b24tU3RhdGUtRGVw
YXJ0bWVudC1vZi1IZWFsdGgifQ.ocdMy55anG2NwghFNcyi1TOtQxo7YRQmlzeLZFeRKSI/s/137
5723142/br/105631622712-l> here.

Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH confirmed as Secretary of Health. The Washington
State Senate voted to confirm Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH as Secretary of Health
on April 23. Read the full news release
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L05ld3Nyb29tL0FydGljbGVzL0lELzI3NTkvVW1haXItQS1T
aGFoLU1ELU1QSC1jb25maXJtZWQtYXMtU2VjcmV0YXJ5LW9mLUhlYWx0aCJ9.JOPdfadLBqXSWyQ
pcRi8DNot13W8kIyObEKR1G3bEEA/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> here.

Updated DOH guidance. The following guidance documents have been updated:

*	Fully vaccinated individuals can participate in outdoor activities
and recreation without a mask, except in certain crowded settings and
venues. People are considered fully vaccinated at least two weeks after they
have received the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or
Moderna), or at least two weeks after they have received a single-dose
vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J/Janssen]).
*	Cloth Face Coverings Guidance During COVID-19
*	What to do if you have confirmed or suspected COVID-19
*	What to do if you have symptoms but have not been around anyone who
has been diagnosed
*	What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed
COVID-19
*	COVID-19 Guidance for Food Workers & Food Establishments
*	Transient Accommodations (Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, etc.) 

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines to prevent severe COVID-19 illness in
people aged 65+. DOH
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL1dBRGVwdEhlYWx0aC9zdGF0dXMvMTM4NzQzNTI2NDQ0ODk5MTIz
OCJ9.XYlUBZ6-SJw4maS9cX0lyrRydbus0TQNVJRarj8euvU/s/1375723142/br/10563162271
2-l> retweeted the CDC's message that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
(Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) reduced the risk of COVID-19-related
hospitalization by 94 percent among fully vaccinated people aged 65 and
older. Find vaccines in your community at
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3ZhY2NpbmVsb2NhdG9yLmRvaC53YS5nb3YvIn0.J0EpC7AMtaZS84Oheu4CU45L5grm
xH3asMmruKxXOss/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> vaccinelocator.wa.gov.

DOH SARS-CoV-2 sequencing and variants report. This weekly report summarizes
genome sequencing coverage of Washington SARS-CoV-2 specimens from multiple
laboratories from across the United States and our state. It provides a
statewide view of sequencing capacity and data, including breakouts by
county and demographics. Read the full April 28 report
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L1BvcnRhbHMvMS9Eb2N1bWVudHMvMTYwMC9jb3JvbmF2aXJ1
cy9kYXRhLXRhYmxlcy80MjAtMzE2LVNlcXVlbmNpbmdBbmRWYXJpYW50c1JlcG9ydC5wZGYifQ.l
FUJUnF_FETltK6PDOsdA3o_fBRahave1-CYmovkY2c/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l>
here.

Case investigation and contact tracing metrics for DOH centralized
investigations. This weekly report shows the timeliness of reaching COVID-19
confirmed and probable cases and their contacts for case investigations and
contact tracing activities. Read the full April 28 report
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L1BvcnRhbHMvMS9Eb2N1bWVudHMvMTYwMC9jb3JvbmF2aXJ1
cy9kYXRhLXRhYmxlcy9DT1ZJRDE5LUNhc2VJbnZlc3RpZ2F0aW9uQ29udHJhY3RUcmFjaW5nUmVw
b3J0LnBkZiJ9.q2ita-3rU762Tw03pinNyFu38qpdeEVtfIrxSqDS4-8/s/1375723142/br/105
631622712-l> here.

COVID-19 long-term care report. As of April 26, a total of 20,152 COVID-19
cases and 2,656 deaths have been identified as associated or likely
associated with a long-term care facility (such as nursing home, assisted
living facility, or adult family home). These cases include residents as
well as employees and visitors. Read the full April 27 report
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L1BvcnRhbHMvMS9Eb2N1bWVudHMvMTYwMC9jb3JvbmF2aXJ1
cy9kYXRhLXRhYmxlcy9XZWVrbHktQ09WSUQtMTktTG9uZy1UZXJtLUNhcmUtUmVwb3J0LnBkZiJ9
.n0NPXhMUngceqbfUydi_JO9n2Cn6VzkTBIHk2JooNvk/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l>
here.

Inslee rescinds directive to state agencies to freeze hiring, personal
service contracts and equipment purchases. On April 28, Gov. Jay Inslee
rescinded his
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3Zlcm5vci53YS5nb3YvbmV3cy1tZWRpYS9pbnNsZWUtaXNzdWVzLWRpcmVj
dGl2ZS1zdGF0ZS1hZ2VuY2llcy1mcmVlemUtaGlyaW5nLXBlcnNvbmFsLXNlcnZpY2UtY29udHJh
Y3RzLWFuZD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.dZ08HupaR
AsWqcwqSFZtsbQx8upaja8QRq3m33GSFq0/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> May 2020
directive, which was issued in response to the economic and financial
uncertainty in Washington during the state's first COVID-19 wave. Read the
full news release
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3Zlcm5vci53YS5nb3YvbmV3cy1tZWRpYS9pbnNsZWUtcmVzY2luZHMtZGly
ZWN0aXZlLXN0YXRlLWFnZW5jaWVzLWZyZWV6ZS1oaXJpbmctcGVyc29uYWwtc2VydmljZS1jb250
cmFjdHMtYW5kIn0.eJcc3jqIKoTLimCfYwm1hPvR1I-DRx93Myccl5CXuyQ/s/1375723142/br/
105631622712-l> here.

Resources

Latest COVID-19 reopening guidance for businesses and workers. A full list
of current reopening guidance from the Governor's Office is available here.

Find a COVID-19 testing location near you. To make it easier to find a test
near you, the DOH has created a webpage to help people find
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L0VtZXJnZW5jaWVzL0NPVklEMTkvVGVzdGluZ2ZvckNPVklE
MTkvVGVzdGluZ0xvY2F0aW9ucyJ9.uZ6lppVDkT8SiR8QYiNvpLcPq580rbPSAsY_gKxRVTc/s/1
375723142/br/105631622712-l> COVID-19 testing locations throughout the
state.

Guidance and resources for employers and business owners. Sign up for the
weekly Economic Resiliency Team business and worker newsletter
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjIsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3B1YmxpYy5nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS5jb20vYWNjb3VudHMvV0FET0Mvc3Vic2NyaWJlci9u
ZXc_dG9waWNfaWQ9V0FET0NfMTM3In0.HJr7NaqBXnLaG_hi1KBhIR4JLVznG0EsYwfnPl0GFvo/
s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> here.

The state COVID-19 Assistance Hotline is a general information line related
to COVID-19. If you need information or have a general question, call
1-800-525-0127, then press # or text 211-211 for help. New hours of
operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday and
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjMsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3d3dy5kb2gud2EuZ292L0Fib3V0VXMvQ29udGFjdFVzL1N0YXRlSG9saWRheXMifQ.7
jzLlByqigfEiFi4rI7PVvZ4NxIo56s89VrQZgkqnRg/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l>
observed state holidays. You can also text the word "Coronavirus" to 211-211
to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will
receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level
updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more.

Washington Listens helps people manage stress and anxiety they may be
experiencing because of COVID-19. If you or anyone you know is having
difficulties managing stress, call the
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjQsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3dhcG9ydGFsLm9yZy9wYXJ0bmVycy9ob21lL1dhTGlzdGVucyJ9.iLMLlEwYle9NGGx
gS1ZhQ9ALYMhPGPYGaB5lw3DiftQ/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> Washington
Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and
language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred
method. Resources and self-help tips are available on
<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVy
aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo
dHRwczovL3dhcG9ydGFsLm9yZy9wYXJ0bmVycy9ob21lL1dhTGlzdGVucyJ9.EekGqUpscuNoyQs
gK7bZw6nI7j9Vue4EcxnR_7-cems/s/1375723142/br/105631622712-l> walistens.org.

###

<https://links.govdelivery.com/track?enid=ZWFzPTEmYnVsbGV0aW5yZWNpcGllbnRpZD
0xMDU2MzE2MjI3MTItbCZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9MTM3NTcyMzE0MiZtc2lkPSZhdWlkPSZtYWlsaW
5naWQ9MjAyMTA0MzAuMzk2OTkyMDEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMjEwNDMwLjM5Nj
k5MjAxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMS> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbsea_nfbnet.org/attachments/20210430/64c259da/attachment.html>