{"id":220,"date":"2020-06-05T14:31:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T22:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=220"},"modified":"2020-06-05T14:31:51","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T22:31:51","slug":"6-5-friday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/05\/6-5-friday-update\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/5: Friday Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2888\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-220-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=220-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 15:49 &#8212; 7.2MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p>No interview today!\u00a0\u00a0 Just a <strong>lot<\/strong> of updates, including a scheduling change for the now inaccurately named &#8220;Daily Briefing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has issued guidelines for <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-guidance-sporting-activities-phases-2-and-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-guidance-sporting-activities-phases-2-and-3\" rel=\"nofollow\">sporting activities<\/a> for counties in phases 2 and 3 of reopening.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Professional sports organizations, teams, and leagues must follow league-wide and team-specific \u2018return to play\u2019 safety plans, which must be approved by players&#8217; unions or associations<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Spectators are not allowed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Outdoor youth and adult recreational sports are still be subject to phased reopening requirements.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">A <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-safety-plan-template-businesses-phase-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-safety-plan-template-businesses-phase-3\" rel=\"nofollow\">template for written safety plans<\/a> for businesses and entities operating in Phase 3 has been posted online at governor.wa.gov under the \u201cnews\u201d section.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Businesses are still required to follow the state\u2019s industry-specific guidance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Links to all memos and guidelines are available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\" rel=\"nofollow\">coronavirus.wa.gov\/news<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">A collaborative musical event called \u201cAll In Washington,\u201d organized as a statewide event to benefit COVID-19 relief, has announced that the event will be pushed to June 24.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Organizers postponed the event out of a need to honor ongoing marches and protests addressing systemic racism and violence<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The concert will be live-streamed and broadcast across multiple media platforms and will feature high-profile Washington-based performers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More details are available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/AllinWA.org\" href=\"https:\/\/AllinWA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">AllinWA.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonESD\/posts\/1987468528044288?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBfMu0kQWJ8sXJgahs5VPExf7hm6vvl6VO5EhEaJlabN_bpR2Ii-ehuYckcc2jkXEW72ZjjZfGzdRXv18_3wiY9LaajnpZ28WQKMuouO2wm2a8JRCc-CCK3yyJD8mZk4iI3NnBnJGzc28eJ4XK4jdv8Ru2S0Xw0nJSz6HPPKTz0IzQ3ZWhkN5gCaTKhbmymykixgbBuTL9HMYj0sn2Jgc5s5TYPF7QXEZGD7A-YX_AOxQN858TJRii3oOm-m4CzHA4IsOECy6dGq7-MzGZBAoIdz__WJgis6hgHIj019PgDxPr7apnm6Eu_5HUS1Y-LIkxJpUDaBNKwDcFADerGHQ&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonESD\/posts\/1987468528044288?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBfMu0kQWJ8sXJgahs5VPExf7hm6vvl6VO5EhEaJlabN_bpR2Ii-ehuYckcc2jkXEW72ZjjZfGzdRXv18_3wiY9LaajnpZ28WQKMuouO2wm2a8JRCc-CCK3yyJD8mZk4iI3NnBnJGzc28eJ4XK4jdv8Ru2S0Xw0nJSz6HPPKTz0IzQ3ZWhkN5gCaTKhbmymykixgbBuTL9HMYj0sn2Jgc5s5TYPF7QXEZGD7A-YX_AOxQN858TJRii3oOm-m4CzHA4IsOECy6dGq7-MzGZBAoIdz__WJgis6hgHIj019PgDxPr7apnm6Eu_5HUS1Y-LIkxJpUDaBNKwDcFADerGHQ&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington Employment Security Department<\/a> notes that they continue to work at verifying identities in the wake of unemployment fraud schemes targeting the state, but that many applicants are still facing long, stressful waits to receive unemployment benefits.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All claims are now being held in \u201cprocessing\u201d status for 2 days before being paid in order to verify payments as valid.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"king_county\">KING COUNTY<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/14-counties-approved-move-next-phase-gov-jay-inslees-safe-start-plan\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/14-counties-approved-move-next-phase-gov-jay-inslees-safe-start-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\">King County<\/a> remains in Phase 1, with the following modifications:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Indoor dining at restaurants is allowed at 25% capacity, with outdoor dining at 50%.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In-store retail can resume at 15% capacity.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Barbershops, salons, nail salons, and tattoo parlors are allowed to operate at 25% capacity.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All businesses must follow industry-specific safety protocols as outlined by the state.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"pierce_county\">PIERCE COUNTY<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County has been <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243307166.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243307166.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">approved to move to Phase 2 of reopening<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Outdoor recreation like camping, biking, running, or trips to the beach are allowed, with 6-ft distancing from people outside one&#8217;s household.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Outdoor faith-based gatherings for up to 100 people, excluding staff, may occur. Indoor faith-based gatherings are limited to 50 people or 25% capacity, whichever is less, excluding staff.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Travel is allowed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All manufacturing, construction, in-home and domestic services, retail, real estate, professional services, salons and barbers, pet grooming may resume, following state guidelines.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Restaurants and taverns may welcome patrons at less than 50% establishment capacity, with tables hosting no more than 5 people. Bar-area seating is not allowed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Until a vaccine becomes available, the county Health Department advises continuing to:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wear face coverings in public, especially when you cannot easily keep physical distance from others.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Maintain physical distance of six feet from others.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wash your hands frequently.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Regularly sanitize surfaces that are touched frequently.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Stay home when you&#8217;re sick, or waiting for a COVID-19 test result.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Continue to spend time with family and those you live with.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Take care of health and medical issues like routine vaccines and keeping up with regular medication.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Stay home as much as possible and limit non-essential travel.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Telework, if possible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Check in with family, friends, and coworkers by phone, social media, or video calls to make sure they are OK and to offer encouragement.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">In phase 2, the department recommends choosing 5 friends or non-household members to see and socialize with regularly, and try to limit your close contacts to this group in order to reduce the risk of viral transmission.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those with medical conditions, compromised immune systems, or advanced age may need to continue to stay home per individual health care provider recommendations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Health Department also stated its support for community members coming together at demonstrations and protests to mourn, process, and heal, and urges protestors to stay safe, wear cloth face coverings, and maintain safe physical distance whenever possible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County Health Officer also stated that an <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article243202431.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article243202431.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">estimated 99% of people<\/a> in Pierce County have not been infected with the coronavirus and have no immunity, and he urged anyone experiencing symptoms to get tested.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">A list of testing sites in the county is available online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/healthy-people\/diseases\/covid-19\/testing-information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/healthy-people\/diseases\/covid-19\/testing-information\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org<\/a> in the COVID-19 section under \u201ctesting information.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The United Way Pierce County and the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation have launched the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.gtcf.org\/initiatives\/pierce-county-connected\/?fbclid=IwAR1jIHAklzi2iQnbCDcZXtACywiU6vGHuY11by2XBgoiYow8Axtt73hjo_4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gtcf.org\/initiatives\/pierce-county-connected\/?fbclid=IwAR1jIHAklzi2iQnbCDcZXtACywiU6vGHuY11by2XBgoiYow8Axtt73hjo_4\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pierce County Connected<\/a> fund, focused on delivering rapid funding to organizations to support continued services to vulnerable populations.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Funding requests will be accepted from Pierce County-based tribal governments, local governments, school districts, and 501c3 nonprofit organizations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Guidance and applications are available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.gtcf.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gtcf.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">GTCF.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"tacoma\">TACOMA<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Drive-through COVID-19 tests will be available at the Tacoma Dome on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the month of June.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients must pre-register online for an appointment time at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleclinic.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelittleclinic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">TheLittleClinic.com<\/a> or call 1-888-852-2567 and select option 3.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2889\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-220-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=220-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200605.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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