Covid 19
As of publications of this page (4 March 2020), Covid 19 is an evolving disease. We are still in the early stages of learning how to deal with this and new information is being released daily.
Places to get Information:
CDC - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
WHO - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
Washington State Department of Health - 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)
Snohomish County - Novel-Coronavirus-2019
Maps/Graphs
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE)
WA Department of Health COVID Tracker
covid19.healthdata.org/projections - UW predictions
USA Today - sourced from Johns Hopkins University, WHO, and CDC and regularly updated
Politico Tests vs Positive - data from the COVID Tracking Project
How Much Worse the Coronavirus Could Get, in Charts – New York Times
covidactnow.org/state/WA - early worst case scenarios
The COVID Tracking Project - Raw Data by state
COVID-19 County Variance Application Process - Updated County Status Here
Image source and link: https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-signs-new-covid-19-order-for-phased-re-opening-of-washingtons-economy-ad5ea919ab56
News
King 5 Real-time-coronavirus-updates:
Edmonds School District - Covid19
Per the CDC (4 March 2020) -
Prevention
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to
this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday
preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases,
including:
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website
For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in
Healthcare Settings
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several
viruses. CDC does have
specific guidance for travelers.
Treatment
There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19. People
with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. For
severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ
functions.
People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact
their healthcare provider immediately.
See
Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals for information on
persons under investigation.
Published: 10:01 AM PST February 29, 2020
Updated: 8:31 AM PST March 2, 2020
Published: 11:57 AM PST March 1, 2020
Updated: 1:12 PM PST March 5, 2020
www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washington-coronavirus-update/281-e73682dc-dad7-4b6e-b0ec-d2234ff9e2e0
Published: 7:48 PM PST February 28, 2020
Updated: 10:38 AM PST March 1, 2020
