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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>COVID Updates: Vaccines, Phase 3, and More<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><a name="gd_top"></a></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span lang=EN style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Having trouble reading this email? <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FxdWEua2luZ2NvdW50eS5nb3YvbWtjYy9tZW1iZXJzL01jRGVybW90dC9lbmV3czAzMjEtMzAuaHRtbCJ9.oPSrDLEnaEoB7kgLlzRkwfGli7N9s1_kwMP41iWpKDY/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l">View it in your web browser</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td colspan=3 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=600 height=228 style='width:6.25in;height:2.375in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/mkcc/members/mcdermott/images/FacebookBanner.jpg" alt="King County Councilmember Joe McDermott"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=20 style='width:15.0pt;background:#DAEBEC;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=20 height=20 style='width:.2083in;height:.2083in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/mkcc/members/lambert/news/images/transpixel.gif"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=565 style='width:423.75pt;background:#DAEBEC;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Dear Friends and Neighbors, <br><br>Today, I’m joining the people across our nation grieving another senseless, racist act. The violence targeting Asian and Asian-American people – at spas in Atlanta, on the streets of Seattle and other areas, online and in media – is rooted in xenophobia, misogyny, and racism. While the latest surge of violence is undoubtedly fostered by language and action of recent years that seem to give permission for these heinous acts, the roots that give rise to it are deep and long-standing. I stand with Asian and Asian-American residents of King County, and call for an end to these acts of violence against our family, friends, and neighbors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00588A'>Vaccine and COVID-19 Updates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>You may have seen the flurry of news recently about changes to vaccine availability and eligibility, the current phase of Governor Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery Plan, and more. With such rapid changes, I want to provide you with the latest resources you can use to navigate our recovery from COVID-19. While we are making progress, it is vital that we all keep doing the things we have been doing – wear a face covering when out in public, physically distance when you are in proximity to someone who lives outside of your household, maintain hygiene practices, and encourage your loved ones to do the same. <br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Current and Upcoming Vaccine Eligibility</span></strong> <br><br>Every effort is being made to reach residents who are currently eligible, and I am glad to share that even more King County residents being eligible for vaccination. However, we are still facing a vaccine supply that isn’t yet able to meet the demand and should expect this to be the case for some time. <br><br></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=560 height=433 style='width:5.8333in;height:4.5083in' id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/mkcc/members/McDermott/images/VaccinationPhasesInfographic.jpg"></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Scheduling Vaccination Resources</span></strong><br><br>• <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Zvcm1zLm9mZmljZS5jb20vUGFnZXMvUmVzcG9uc2VQYWdlLmFzcHg_aWQ9UlI3bWVPdHJDVUNQbVRXZGkxVDBHMm9IWkIwUTFBWlBuMDhUMnpvQjNjbFVPVlJIUWxkUU5sTTJXRE00T1VkQk4wczNSRUUxTVVjM1N5NHUifQ.B3yoW_mF3yWUIGNiFJNpIqrrbGrg-3KM9jb02X_TKEA/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" target=new>Sign up for notifications</a> about open appointments from the City of Seattle – this includes the Lumen Field Event Center as well as the West Seattle Community Vaccination Hub.<br>• Use <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb3ZpZHdhLmNvbS8ifQ.Ql44Aq2ga40Kv2DWpQpUOJMKWK3IiWcyUtwKimsx1Cc/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" target=new>https://www.covidwa.com/</a> to find a vaccination appointment. This volunteer run site is a great tool.<br>• Phone assistance is available for those who need language interpretation or those who struggle with the online tools. Call the King County COVID-19 Call Center: 206-477-3977, 8am – 7pm. <br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Roadmap to Recovery Phase 3 Guidance</span></strong><br><br>Starting March 22, the entire state will enter Phase 3 of the <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21lZGl1bS5jb20vd2Fnb3Zlcm5vci9pbnNsZWUtYW5ub3VuY2VzLXN0YXRld2lkZS1tb3ZlLXRvLXBoYXNlLTMtb2YtcmVjb3ZlcnktcGxhbi1yZXR1cm4tdG8tc3BlY3RhdG9yLWV2ZW50cy1hbmQtdGllci0yLTRhNTMwMDBmMjcyNCJ9.FFrg27zsncI6hhHAkCP2Z0i0VOdBq0Ce7cxZIpy_7Sk/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" target=new>Roadmap to Recovery</a> plan. <br><br>Businesses like restaurants, museums, and gyms will be permitted up to 50% occupancy, and events at outdoor venues, like high school sports, can welcome back spectators. I hope this is positive news for our small business owners who are weathering the burden of these restrictions to keep our communities healthy and safe. <br><br>To keep these businesses open and keep our state moving forward, it is more important than ever to wear a mask, maintain proper social distancing, and stay home if you are feeling unwell. <br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Return to In-Person Learning</span></strong><br><br>This week Governor <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3Zlcm5vci53YS5nb3YvbmV3cy1tZWRpYS9pbnNsZWUtc2lnbnMtZW1lcmdlbmN5LXByb2NsYW1hdGlvbi1yZXF1aXJpbmctcGVyc29uLWVkdWNhdGlvbi1vcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzLXB1YmxpYy1rLTEyIn0.n0QLtdF_E4rA9jyAK9OJMlkhed4OzoHELxUoZ3fUsGE/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" target=new>Inslee signed an emergency proclamation</a> requiring in-person learning for K-12 public schools. By <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>April 19</span></strong>, all K-12 public school students must be offered a hybrid option for learning. Younger students must be offered a hybrid option earlier – by April 5 for students in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, depending on the school district. For more information about this proclamation, check with your local school district. <br><br>I hope these resources are useful to you and your loved ones as we continue to navigate the pandemic. This has been a challenging year and I am grateful for the progress our region has made thanks to your dedication to staying home, wearing a mask, and to the efforts of our frontline workers who are keeping our communities healthy and fed. Please do reach out if there is any assistance my office can provide for you. <br><br>Stay safe and healthy,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#00588A'>-Joe<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='line-height:15.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Joe McDermott<br>King County Councilmember<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=15 style='width:11.25pt;background:#DAEBEC;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=15 height=15 style='width:.1583in;height:.1583in' id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/mkcc/members/lambert/news/images/transpixel.gif"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=3 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=599 style='width:449.25pt;background:#00588A'><tr><td width=447 style='width:335.25pt;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'><p style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:white'>Email: <a href="mailto:joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov"><span style='color:white'>joe.mcdermott@kingcounty.gov</span></a> <br>Phone: 206-477-1008<br>Website: <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmtpbmdjb3VudHkuZ292L21jZGVybW90dC5hc3B4In0.EDN3UxVkiIoyU1AA-Mr-SCKRqoCjY7CRXIRtolnNCzE/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l"><span style='color:white'>http://www.kingcounty.gov/mcdermott</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=90 style='width:67.5pt;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=90 height=72 style='width:.9416in;height:.75in' id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://aqua.kingcounty.gov/mkcc/members/mcdermott/images/D8_KC_logo2.jpg" alt="King County logo"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div><div id="mail_footer"><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:42.75pt'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:42.75pt'><p align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5raW5nY291bnR5Lmdvdi8ifQ.2rtrMMLEYHGMiT4LFAJyaMJPObnAT9icy6Q9ERORUow/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" title=""kingcounty.gov" t "><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=75 height=54 style='width:.7833in;height:.5666in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/about/logo/homelogo.ashx?la=en"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:3.75pt'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vS2luZ0NvdW50eVdBLyJ9.RtFHRUUj2vnxeLT2f7lc0feskJ2rH2RPeawEChdAbeY/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" title=""Facebook" t "><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=20 height=20 style='width:.2083in;height:.2083in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WAKING/2019/09/2785683/facebook2_original.png" alt=Facebook></span></a> <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAzMTguMzczMTE3NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0tpbmdDb3VudHlXQSJ9.SIZNpKlY29MrnELWwPlY1CtBobEuU2TN8s3ixPZu3hc/s/9192615/br/100342444341-l" title=""Twitter" t "><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=20 height=20 style='width:.2083in;height:.2083in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WAKING/2019/09/2785684/twitter_original.png" alt=Twitter></span></a> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='height:13.5pt'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:13.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Having trouble viewing this email? 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