{"id":346,"date":"2020-09-25T18:16:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T02:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=346"},"modified":"2020-09-25T18:16:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T02:16:02","slug":"9-25-friday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/09\/25\/9-25-friday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"9\/25: Friday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5407\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-346-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200925.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200925.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200925.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200925.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=346-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200925.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200925.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 7:51 &#8212; 5.9MB)<\/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><h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has extended a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-tuition-waiver-proclamation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-extends-tuition-waiver-proclamation\" rel=\"nofollow\">legislature-approved residency waiver<\/a> for graduate students studying at state institutions.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Due to COVID, students may not be able to travel to campus but are still continuing their studies remotely.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The waiver exempts these students from residing in Washington during their fall quarter studies.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/news\/kreidler-extends-emergency-orders-coronavirus-testing-and-surprise-billing?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-orders-coronavirus-testing-and-surprise-billing?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\" rel=\"nofollow\">insurance commissioner&#8217;s emergency order<\/a> that requires health insurers to waive copays and deductibles for any consumer requiring coronavirus testing is again extended until Oct. 25.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Insurers must also continue allow a one-time early refill for prescription drugs, and must suspend any prior authorization requirements for treatment or testing of COVID-19.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor has set <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/For%20Medium%20-%20COVID-19%20Commercial%20Service%20Airport%20Requirements.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/For%20Medium%20-%20COVID-19%20Commercial%20Service%20Airport%20Requirements.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">new requirements for all commercial airports<\/a> operating in the state, and issued recommendations for airlines.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Face coverings are required in all public areas of all airports<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Physical distancing reminders must be posted<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Protective barriers must separate travelers from airport workers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">high-touch surfaces in public areas must be disinfected with medical-grade cleaning products in consultation with local health districts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Hand sanitizing stations must be made available throughout public areas of airport terminals<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Airport vendors and businesses must follow all state and county health agency safety requirements and should encourage cashless payment systems<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Airlines are strongly encouraged to establish health screening questionnaires for passengers regarding potential COVID-19 exposure or symptoms, and to require passengers abide by face covering and physical distancing requirements in order to be issued a boarding pass.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle announced additional health and safety protocols.<\/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\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/education\/article245994040.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/education\/article245994040.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma Public Schools have reversed a decision<\/a> that would have brought some students back to campus next week, because of needing more time to prepare personal protective equipment for school staff.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Until further notice, all Tacoma Public Schools students will continue with remote instruction. on Thursday students will not return to the classroom next Monday.<\/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, including next week&#8217;s free mobile testing events, 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 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.commhealth.org\/services\/medical-clinics\/coronavirus-information\/?fbclid=IwAR2PE634jb0Mt7IKb9DQ5uMZpZVqUQUY9oFCt6qJkoaulBp8MTwyg0Qr8b0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commhealth.org\/services\/medical-clinics\/coronavirus-information\/?fbclid=IwAR2PE634jb0Mt7IKb9DQ5uMZpZVqUQUY9oFCt6qJkoaulBp8MTwyg0Qr8b0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Community Health Care<\/a>, with locations in Tacoma, Spanaway, and Lakewood, is offering testing for COVID-19, even if you are not a Community Health Care patient.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call (253) 722-2161 for a Tele-Health Screening Appointment, and if the screening visit indicates you need a test, a Drive Thru Test will be scheduled.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The University of Washington is unveiling its system-wide testing programing for all staff, faculty, and students tomorrow, Sept 24th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants can voluntarily enroll in the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/coronavirus\/testing\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/coronavirus\/testing\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Husky Coronavirus Testing<\/a> program if they have a UW NetID and either work or attend classes at least once per month and live with 20 miles of UW Bothell, UW Seattle, or UW Tacoma.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In-person testing sites will be located at the UW Club building and the ground floor of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library building on the Seattle campus by appointment only<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing for UW Bothell, UW Tacoma and South Lake Union will be conducted through self-test kits delivered to participants.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those who work or attend classes remotely, or who have health or mobility limitations preventing them from visiting a test center, may be offered a mail-in home test kit.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">UW Students, faculty, and staff can enroll by following links at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/coronavirus\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/coronavirus\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington.edu\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Flu vaccines are now widely available at pharmacies and most major hospital and clinic systems.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Flu vaccinations are recommended by all local, state, and federal health agencies to minimize flu transmission and severity, for almost all individuals older than 6 months.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department hosts free, drive-thru flu vaccination events now through early December.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Times and locations can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/healthy-people\/flu\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/healthy-people\/flu\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/flu<\/a> or by calling<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div 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