{"id":254,"date":"2020-07-03T17:37:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-04T01:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=254"},"modified":"2020-07-03T17:37:17","modified_gmt":"2020-07-04T01:37:17","slug":"7-3-friday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/07\/03\/7-3-friday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/3: Friday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9099\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-254-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=254-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 10:50 &#8212; 5.0MB)<\/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 announcements today!\u00a0 Enjoy a safe Independence Day holiday weekend!<!--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 and Secretary of Health <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-extends-face-covering-requirement-for-businesses-statewide-and-halts-county-advancements-1a404f3f4a5f\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-extends-face-covering-requirement-for-businesses-statewide-and-halts-county-advancements-1a404f3f4a5f\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced<\/a> that starting next week, businesses across the state may only serve customers who are complying with the statewide face covering order.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Exemptions include people with certain disabilities and children under the age of 5.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The order does not require individuals to document or prove a reason for not wearing a face covering, but business and organizations refusing entry to mask-less individuals <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashEMD\/photos\/a.245035368971851\/1906681239473914\/?type=3&amp;theater\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashEMD\/photos\/a.245035368971851\/1906681239473914\/?type=3&amp;theater\" rel=\"nofollow\">may accommodate them<\/a> with curbside pickup, delivery, or virtual meeting options.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The requirement will be monitored by the state Department of Labor &amp; Industries.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Department of Health also will be working with local officials to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-extends-face-covering-requirement-for-businesses-statewide-and-halts-county-advancements-1a404f3f4a5f\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/wagovernor\/inslee-extends-face-covering-requirement-for-businesses-statewide-and-halts-county-advancements-1a404f3f4a5f\" rel=\"nofollow\">move the three remaining counties in Phase 1<\/a> \u2014 Benton, Franklin and Yakima \u2014 into a modified Phase 1, to allow for limited local economic activity to help reduce movement of individuals across county lines as people seek goods and services. This is despite high case counts and hospitalizations.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Apart from the three Phase 1 counties, the governor has halted any county from advancing beyond their current phase for at least two weeks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Per the governor&#8217;s updated orders, bars in Phase 3 counties must cease bar service and keep patrons from congregating at the bar, but may still provide table service.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has also <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-23-proclamations-relating-covid-19-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-23-proclamations-relating-covid-19-1\" rel=\"nofollow\">extended more than 20 proclamations<\/a> related to the pandemic, since they were set to expire.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Most are waivers from certain statutory requirements, or allowances for events and meetings to occur electronically.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All proclamations can be found in the News section of coronavirus.wa.gov and at governor.wa.gov.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state&#8217;s insurance commissioner has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/news\/kreidler-extends-emergency-order-again-waiving-deductibles-and-copays-coronavirus-testing?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/news\/kreidler-extends-emergency-order-again-waiving-deductibles-and-copays-coronavirus-testing?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\" rel=\"nofollow\">extended copay and deductible waivers<\/a> for anyone requiring COVID-19 testing, along with suspending prior authorization requirements related to COVID-19 testing and treatment, through August 2nd.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Health Insurers also must continue to allow a one-time early refill for prescription drugs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If an insurer does not have enough medical providers in its network to provide testing or treatment for COVID-19, it must allow subscribers to be treated by another provider within a reasonable distance at no additional cost.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The order applies to all state-regulated health plans.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"mt_rainier\">MT RAINIER<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/hikers-beware-still-5-feet-of-snow-along-higher-popular-mt-rainier-trails\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/hikers-beware-still-5-feet-of-snow-along-higher-popular-mt-rainier-trails\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mt. Rainier National Park<\/a> has opened the Sunrise area to hikers, but warns that the Sunrise and Paradise stations still have more than 5 feet of snow Friday morning.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Up-to-date conditions are tweeted out @MountRainierNPS.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"tacoma_pierce_county\">TACOMA &amp; PIERCE COUNTY<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Nonprofit organizations in Pierce County are invited to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.surveygizmo.com\/s3\/5686918\/Impact-of-COVID-19-on-Non-profits-in-Pierce-County?fbclid=IwAR2Xry0s-UPK5l5v5xk_bxubbEMz9kl1LQrrDLemAWxIoGWcUImdnX_PprA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveygizmo.com\/s3\/5686918\/Impact-of-COVID-19-on-Non-profits-in-Pierce-County?fbclid=IwAR2Xry0s-UPK5l5v5xk_bxubbEMz9kl1LQrrDLemAWxIoGWcUImdnX_PprA\" rel=\"nofollow\">participate in a survey<\/a> to allow county Human Services department and United Way understand the impact of COVID-19 for nonprofits.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Links to the survey are found on the County&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pierceco\/photos\/a.405402136158637\/3379099152122239\/?type=3&amp;theater\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pierceco\/photos\/a.405402136158637\/3379099152122239\/?type=3&amp;theater\" rel=\"nofollow\">facebook page<\/a> and <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierceCo\/status\/1278797100155834381\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierceCo\/status\/1278797100155834381\" rel=\"nofollow\">twitter page<\/a>, both of which use the handle @PierceCo.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department is offering \u201cTriple P\u201d Positive Parenting Program classes virtually this summer for free to families with children ages birth to 12.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants learn practical strategies to strengthen family relationships, 1 to 2 hours per week for 8 weeks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call 253-798-4573 to register, or visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/TPCDH.org\/tripleP\" href=\"https:\/\/TPCDH.org\/tripleP\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/TripleP<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CityofTacoma\/posts\/10158450662597829?__tn__=-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CityofTacoma\/posts\/10158450662597829?__tn__=-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">City of Tacoma facilities<\/a> and <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pierceco\/photos\/a.405402136158637\/3381169211915233\/?type=3&amp;theater\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pierceco\/photos\/a.405402136158637\/3381169211915233\/?type=3&amp;theater\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pierce County administrative offices<\/a> were closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pick up in Tacoma will not be affected, and emergency services in all areas remain active.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma City Marathon Association&#8217;s <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tcmaevents.com\/events\/independence5k\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tcmaevents.com\/events\/independence5k\" rel=\"nofollow\">Independence Day 5k<\/a> will not take place this year, but any registrants fro 2020 will be automatically rolled over into 2021. There are no formal events along Ruston Way this weekend.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those recreating around Spanaway Lake over the holiday weekend are advised to stay out of the water due to a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/172\/286?fbclid=IwAR34Shgv_tOjPlRarRHxu9K6D-OCG8fFgc8JEVh88xgZO3ung4ospH9aTbA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/172\/286?fbclid=IwAR34Shgv_tOjPlRarRHxu9K6D-OCG8fFgc8JEVh88xgZO3ung4ospH9aTbA\" rel=\"nofollow\">toxic algae bloom<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pets should also stay out of the water, and fish from the lake should not be consumed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information is available online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/toxicalgae\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/toxicalgae\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/toxicalgae<\/a>.<\/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\">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 other King County locations 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\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Pierce County locations, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/covidtest<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients can also call their health providers for tests.<\/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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9100\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-254-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=254-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200703.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 10:50 &#8212; 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