{"id":234,"date":"2020-06-17T17:27:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T01:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=234"},"modified":"2020-06-17T17:32:47","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T01:32:47","slug":"6-17-wednesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/17\/6-17-wednesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/17: Wednesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4801\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-234-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=234-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 9:39 &#8212; 4.4MB)<\/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>Just news and resources today!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State Health Department has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-and-news-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-across-washington-state\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-and-news-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-across-washington-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">amended its reports<\/a> regarding the rate of positive COVID-19 test results.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Initially, the state had been including negative antibody tests in its negative test result count, conflating that with negative PCR tests, which test whether someone is actively infected and fighting the virus.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">This inflated the state\u2019s reporting of people who tested negative by 13 percent.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In reality, 6.2% percent of people taking the coronavirus test have had positive results.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State Health Department also is strongly urging all individuals to wear masks when in public, saying that lack of masking could jeopardize counties moving forward in phased reopening.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has extended the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243569157.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243569157.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">state waiver<\/a> of truck driver restrictions through July 14th, aligning state orders with the timeline afforded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">He has also extended <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-proclamation-related-covid-19-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-proclamation-related-covid-19-0\" rel=\"nofollow\">an order<\/a> until July 1st that provides flexibility on deadlines and process service requirements as they relate to protection orders and temporary firearm seizure.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for a new Child Care grant program to organizations that expand child care capacity throughout the state in response to the closure of 1,000 facilities since the start of the pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Interested nonprofits with 501\u00a93 designations, local governments, educational service districts, and federally recognized tribes can apply for the first round by June 30th<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info is found online in the \u201cnews\u201d section of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">commerce.wa.gov<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"regional\">REGIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The northern US border <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/politics\/border-covid-extension-july-1.5613854\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/politics\/border-covid-extension-july-1.5613854\" rel=\"nofollow\">will remain closed<\/a> to non-essential recreational travel at least until July 21<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Border crossings for commerce and movement of essential workers, as well as some specific family members, are still allowed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">King County has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243569157.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243569157.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">applied<\/a> to the state Department of Health to move from modified Phase 1 to Phase 2<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Until given approval, the county remains in Phase 1.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-and-news-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-across-washington-state\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-and-news-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-across-washington-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">All Lyft drivers<\/a> and riders using the service are now required wear face coverings, and wash hands or use hand sanitizer before entering a car.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Riders must sit in the backseat, and car windows should remain open if possible<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Lyft&#8217;s shared ride program has been paused indefinitely.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Both drivers and riders can cancel rides if they feel there is a safety or health risk.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"pierce\">PIERCE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/opinion\/editorials\/article243455841.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/opinion\/editorials\/article243455841.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">is advising<\/a> that anyone who has been in contact with members of the public, such as at a protest or demonstration, get tested for coronavirus.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Health officials note that the virus spreads through droplets discharged by activities such as shouting and singing, which are all hallmark of recent protests.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tests are now widely available through health providers or community testing events at no cost, with no insurance needed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Health officials stress that the faster they find out who the asymptomatic carriers are, the faster a potential outbreak gets contained.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"testing_sites\">TESTING SITES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Community Testing Sites in our region include:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Seattle&#8217;s Rainier Beach High School &#8211; Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and South Seattle College &#8211; Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u2013 pre-register for your appointment by following links at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Seattle.gov<\/a> or call 206-477-3977.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Auburn City Adventist Church &#8211; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u2013 call (206) 744-0400<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sea Mar Community Health Center in Federal Way\u2013 (253) 681-6600<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Kent Public Health Center &#8211; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Info for King County testing sites is also found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">KingCounty.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For the Tacoma Dome &#8211; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u2013 Patients should 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<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients should arrive at testing sites wearing face coverings and expect the process to take about 15 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4802\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-234-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200617.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=234-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a 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