Here are useful links to info on the coronavirus:

1. King County Public Health officials: www.kingcounty.gov/coronavirus
2. Updates from Governor Jay Inslee:
   • Announcements https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/news-media
   • Stay Home Order (March 23): https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6817957-20-25-Coronovirus-Stay-Safe-Stay-Healthy.html
3. Mayor Jenny Durkan:
   • Announcements: https://durkan.seattle.gov/
   • Resources: https://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19
   • Relief for Small Businesses: http://www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development (also see “Resources” links)
   • Emergency Proclamation, as amended by Council: http://seattle.legistar.com/ViewReport.ashx?M=R&N=Text&GID=393&ID=3886569&GUID=7D6AC545-BB0E-47ED-9708-DADBEEC3A463&Title=Legislation+Text
4. Seattle City Council:
   • Resources: https://www.seattle.gov/council/issues/coronavirus-/-covid-19-information-and-resources
5. U.S. Congress:
   • U.S. Senator Patty Murray: https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/coronavirus
   • Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: https://jayapal.house.gov/covid-19-relief-resources/
6. Seattle Public Schools:
   • General Info / Closures: https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/coronavirus_update
   • Lunches for Students from Low-Income Households: https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/coronavirus_update/resources
7. Seattle Times:
   • Updates: https://www.seattletimes.com/tag/coronavirus/
   • How to Protect Yourself: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/facts-about-novel-coronavirus-and-how-to-prevent-covid-19/
   • “What Seattle area transit riders should know: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/what-seattle-area-public-transit-riders-should-know-about-the-novel-coronavirus/
   • “Key terms of the coronavirus outbreak, explained”: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/key-terms-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak-explained-from-asymptomatic-to-zoonotic/
8. King County Coronavirus Hotline: (206) 477-3977
9. Ida Culver House statement: https://www.eraliving.com/coronavirus/
10. March 9th Presentation by Director Patty Hayes, Seattle-King County Public Health: http://seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=8185940&GUID=4B0D62C5-A4A1-4716-8BD0-0211984BABC5 with accompanying video here: https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x112066

From King County Public Health: “What are some of the steps we can do personally?

• “Stay home when you are sick. Staying home when ill prevents the spread of infections to others.
• “Use good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene in all community settings, including homes, childcare facilities, schools, workplaces, and other places where people gather. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and put the used tissue in a waste basket. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands.
• “Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (with at least 60-95% alcohol).
• “Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth: Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• “Practice other good health habits: Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.”

Source: https://publichealthinsider.com/2020/02/13/planning-for-a-novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-you-can-do-to-prepare-at-home-at-work-and-in-the-community/

Posted: March 1st, 2020 under Councilmember Pedersen