{"id":241,"date":"2020-06-22T17:28:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T01:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=241"},"modified":"2020-06-22T17:28:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T01:28:21","slug":"6-22-monday-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/06\/22\/6-22-monday-update\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/22: Monday Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1269\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-241-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=241-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 14:37 &#8212; 6.7MB)<\/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, just many updates!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"border\">BORDER<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">At least six US visitors to Canada, who received authorized entry because of their status as essential workers, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243710207.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article243710207.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">received $1,200 fines<\/a> for taking sightseeing detours to hike through Banff National Park.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Canada-US land border is still closed to non-essential travel, except for immediate family members of Canadian citizens or residents who are reuniting with family, and for Americans who are driving through Canada to get to Alaska.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Alaska-bound travelers are expected only to engage in essential needs while in Canada, which does not include sightseeing.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The USDA Summer Food Service Program is available for children while school is not in session.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">To find a Summer Meals site near you, text \u201cFOOD\u201d or \u201cCOMIDA\u201d to 877\u2013877 or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nokidhungry.org\/find-free-meals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nokidhungry.org\/find-free-meals\" rel=\"nofollow\">NoKidHungry.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also call 1-800-322-2588 or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/ParentHelp123.org\" href=\"https:\/\/ParentHelp123.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">ParentHelp123.org<\/a> online.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Locally, Tacoma Public Schools will be coordinating summer meal distribution. More info can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/Free-summer-meal-program-for-children-and-teens-2020.aspx?fbclid=IwAR19sxoLcfAS-d0XQ9QDXUaINpa0DxQU4YQK8YvvHR_0okG1Zi3fLGv4Pnw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/news\/pages\/Free-summer-meal-program-for-children-and-teens-2020.aspx?fbclid=IwAR19sxoLcfAS-d0XQ9QDXUaINpa0DxQU4YQK8YvvHR_0okG1Zi3fLGv4Pnw\" rel=\"nofollow\">TacomaSchools.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashEMD\/posts\/1894278367380868?__xts__[0]=68.ARAn9NGjBPMjFjiUBZ1ZhActX9M1FwDh0peFgY4RhyO0IeanTrK9qtJLCnQi1Po6IKKOwkQ7BXmUEbSU1j5xScAPwB5XOFaDuzSyAMG0BWofHfJlNyUz2lwp1J1-VtI4UDzNKHVXgKiLfjFweK5lxYqR6TK82k2pTGsTt0Cd3AWLmtBSKsKOLiNPhC-j9NiOi0GMP5aSQJ_UJkQQcPHSFGHeZ1pZRZAqhJgfpc1ipmj7Z7kfH4xocwmATbFwjr4AcL9mz34Jjmevfdofn083h5W6BlYNHG3dPjiFzjn5EQ-Xlp7yFTcWm4pYjSPrJpda1dMJlnasRPlF8eIyTOsHfFvJYB_bPEg5WrOqEtKqlpF8h4Qx9zTLrOUIBC75R1mTYmm4QwmLdphLUGYuyc-AKvg-M4zrA48PAWoLNhyjZQG3_afLU9K0_9fOS4dOYazl39znn4sQb9KgfvCdG1bla4Jv7gOnoM5bBb-aWIWaPzq7Jr2swdEiPniZ&amp;__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashEMD\/posts\/1894278367380868?__xts__[0]=68.ARAn9NGjBPMjFjiUBZ1ZhActX9M1FwDh0peFgY4RhyO0IeanTrK9qtJLCnQi1Po6IKKOwkQ7BXmUEbSU1j5xScAPwB5XOFaDuzSyAMG0BWofHfJlNyUz2lwp1J1-VtI4UDzNKHVXgKiLfjFweK5lxYqR6TK82k2pTGsTt0Cd3AWLmtBSKsKOLiNPhC-j9NiOi0GMP5aSQJ_UJkQQcPHSFGHeZ1pZRZAqhJgfpc1ipmj7Z7kfH4xocwmATbFwjr4AcL9mz34Jjmevfdofn083h5W6BlYNHG3dPjiFzjn5EQ-Xlp7yFTcWm4pYjSPrJpda1dMJlnasRPlF8eIyTOsHfFvJYB_bPEg5WrOqEtKqlpF8h4Qx9zTLrOUIBC75R1mTYmm4QwmLdphLUGYuyc-AKvg-M4zrA48PAWoLNhyjZQG3_afLU9K0_9fOS4dOYazl39znn4sQb9KgfvCdG1bla4Jv7gOnoM5bBb-aWIWaPzq7Jr2swdEiPniZ&amp;__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Yakima Health District officials<\/a> are urging residents to forgo any kind of gatherings, as Yakima has the highest rate of COVID19 per capita in the Western United States, and hospitals are at capacity.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Facial coverings are now legally required while in public in Yakima County<\/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 <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\">Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department<\/a> is urging residents to consider getting tested if they have been unable to maintain safe physical distance from others while at a gathering or through the course of work or shopping<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department also urges testing for individuals who have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, and for members of Black, Latino, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native communities, even if they aren&#8217;t experiencing symptoms.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Health Department is also hiring temporary full- and part-time workers for contact tracing, lab coordination, and administrative support at up to $27.68 per hour.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Bilingual individuals who are part of hard-hit communities are especially sought.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Links to applications can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/i-want-to-\/jobs\/employment\/employment-opportunities?fbclid=IwAR03G9maiD709f19W1hpmajlVenOHGj6jYaUHYGYm4OLAFXb4fBV8lODOm4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/i-want-to-\/jobs\/employment\/employment-opportunities?fbclid=IwAR03G9maiD709f19W1hpmajlVenOHGj6jYaUHYGYm4OLAFXb4fBV8lODOm4\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org<\/a> or by going to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/seeker.worksourcewa.com\/jobview\/GetJob.aspx?JobID=218072431&amp;JobTitle=Case+and+Contact+Investigation+Team+Member&amp;isjs=2&amp;q=Tacoma-Pierce+County+Health+Department&amp;rad_units=miles&amp;pp=25&amp;nosal=true&amp;vw=b&amp;setype=2&amp;jsrdt=44%2f02%2f2020+13%3a44%3a26&amp;pade=&amp;jpt=1\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.worksourcewa.com\/jobview\/GetJob.aspx?JobID=218072431&amp;JobTitle=Case+and+Contact+Investigation+Team+Member&amp;isjs=2&amp;q=Tacoma-Pierce+County+Health+Department&amp;rad_units=miles&amp;pp=25&amp;nosal=true&amp;vw=b&amp;setype=2&amp;jsrdt=44%2f02%2f2020+13%3a44%3a26&amp;pade=&amp;jpt=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Seeker.WorkSourceWA.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County Parks are opening more amenities while complying with Phase 2 guidelines:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Playgrounds will reopen with posted guidelines of no more than five children on each structure and supervised parental support to keep six feet apart.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additional park restrooms will be open, but continuous access is not guaranteed. Portable units may still be used at some locations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sports complexes may accommodate practices in preparation for game and tournament play that will begin in Phase 3. Teams must register for use and follow Sporting Activities Guidance from the state.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sprinker Rec Center will be open for scheduled fitness and individual instruction activities June 22-July 5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m daily.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Sprinker Skatepark will be open June 22 \u2013 July 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sprinker ice operations will be open for pre-registered free style and instructional stick &amp; puck sessions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Heritage Park soccer fields are open for small group practices only, but individuals must contact Rec Coordinator Jared Bucci at 253-798-4121 to rent the fields. Baseball and softball fields remain closed at this time.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All this information can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/parks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/parks\" rel=\"nofollow\">PierceCountyWa.gov\/parks<\/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\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Thursday, June 25th at 11am, Tacoma&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/650921498967868\/?event_time_id=650921502301201\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/650921498967868\/?event_time_id=650921502301201\" rel=\"nofollow\">Rainbow Center<\/a> will be distributing fresh boxed meals, non perishable food boxes, masks, and hygiene and sanitizing supplies at 2215 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma). More info is available by calling 253.383.2318.<\/div>\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\">There are numerous free testing sites in our region:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Seattle locations, visit <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\">For King County locations, including Auburn City Adventist Church, Sea Mar in Federal Way, and the Kent Public Health Center,call (206) 744-0400, (253) 681-6600, or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">KingCounty.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Pierce County, free tests are conducted at:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Nearly all Kaiser networked locations, Franscican Prompt Care centers, Multicare locations, and the Hilltop, Eastside, Spanaway, and Lakewood Community Health Care centers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">SeaMar Community Health Center in Hilltop<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Pearl Street Walgreens (for adults only).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Sprinker Rec Center in Spanaway will be hosting a drive-through COVID-19 testing site from June 27th through 29th. Call (253) 798-4000 for more information.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">For the Tacoma Dome this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm, register 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=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">All Pierce County testing locations, along with their phone numbers and addresses, can be found on the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department&#8217;s website 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>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients can also call their health providers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">In general, patients should arrive at testing sites wearing face coverings and expect the process to take about 15 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some of the testing sites offer rapid test results, while others have a 48-hr turnaround time.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">All tests just listed are for active infection, not antibody serology tests.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1270\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-241-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=241-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200622.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 14:37 &#8212; 6.7MB)<\/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, just many updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=241"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":242,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241\/revisions\/242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}