{"id":404,"date":"2020-11-20T16:07:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T00:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=404"},"modified":"2020-11-20T16:12:39","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T00:12:39","slug":"11-20-friday-briefing-english-reporte-de-covid-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/11\/20\/11-20-friday-briefing-english-reporte-de-covid-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"11\/20: Friday Briefing (English) &#038; Reporte de COVID (Spanish)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9203\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-404-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=404-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 19:38 &#8212; 15.5MB)<\/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>Listen to our regular daily briefing, followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/548223348644063\/videos\/722612608633900\/?__cft__[0]=AZUsOYIL5G72z-crDvx_J-AjhAd3xRG3Inux7r72dLz2hXiNAtHQABqnIufCZJXTneAoXE9V6fSee2EJWVIa2bgGO8cRt2flH_mzDkphoAaM2bykpfNP-dtshHviWNKFAoBXZMZwjLSoTeDgCayVf5etdBDVyLvTXNL2kxsFK6NZtw&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\">El Reporte de Covid<\/a>, produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/vtradiouniversal.com\/\">VT Radio Universal<\/a> in conjunction with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"page group\">\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/inslee-announces-cap-on-third-party-delivery-restaurant-fees\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/inslee-announces-cap-on-third-party-delivery-restaurant-fees\" rel=\"nofollow\">issued an order that will cap fees<\/a> charged to restaurants by third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash or GrubHub at 15%, and total fees at 18% of the purchase price of an order.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The order takes effect next Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">This order follows similar rules from local municipalities, including a recent rule from Mayor Woodards on behalf of Tacoma&#8217;s City Council.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">When we went to air, the governor was giving a press conference announcing financial assistance for those impacted by COVID 19\u2013we&#8217;ll update at our 6pm replay with any details.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The University of Washington has found that patients with more coronavirus particles in their system were four times more likely to die in the next month than those with lower levels of the virus.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Local officials and medical systems are urging Washingtonians to make plans for spending holidays with household members rather than to rush to get COVID tests in the hopes that a negative test allows for safe gathering.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing sites <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/testing-slots-gobbled-up-by-those-wanting-negative-tests-for-thanksgiving\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/testing-slots-gobbled-up-by-those-wanting-negative-tests-for-thanksgiving\" rel=\"nofollow\">in King County are becoming inundated<\/a> with individuals seeking confirmation in the hopes of socializing, and officials are stating that test sites are intended for people who may be sick with Covid.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some urgent care clinics and pharmacies offer tests for a fee, by appointment, and those with insurance can call their healthcare providers for guidance on obtaining COVID tests.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Officials note that those with symptoms, and those who&#8217;ve been exposed, <em>should<\/em> get tested, but individuals without symptoms or known exposure are urged to consider just staying home.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">High school winter sports that were slated to begin on December 28th are now delayed until at least February 1st, and perhaps longer, depending on coronavirus numbers.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Virtual practices may still take place.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Traditional fall sports were already bumped to run March to May of 2021.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Western Washington University in Bellingham has now suspended all in-person classes due to covid cases.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some classes had been meeting online, while some were in person.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state Fish &amp; Wildlife department is keeping hatchery facilities closed to the public in order to ensure health and safety of hatchery staff.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Potential visitors are asked to respect posted closure notices.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you were thinking of heading to Oregon at any point, gatherings are limited to six people and restaurants are take-out only as well.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additionally Canada\u2019s borders to the United States will remain closed to non-essential travelers until at least Dec. 21 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The WSU football game against Stanford has been canceled due to players testing positive for COVID-19, and WSU falling below the threshold for active team roster numbers.<\/div>\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 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reported 252 new COVID 19 cases today.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County&#8217;s 14-day case rate per 100,000 people has increased from 309.5 yesterday to 322.3 today.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The figure is recommended to be at 75 per 100,000 to consider bringing back youngest students for hybrid in-person learning at schools.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County\u2019s third wave of Coronavirus infection has already has seen more cases than the March and Summer waves combined<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Since deaths lag behind infections and hospitalizations, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article247238559.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article247238559.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">we don&#8217;t yet know<\/a> if this fall&#8217;s surge will ultimately result in greater deaths.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Volunteers urgently needed for Nourish Pierce County food bank locations in Southeast Tacoma and Lakewood for Monday, Wednesday and Friday shifts.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sign up or register as a volunteer online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/nourishpc.org\" href=\"https:\/\/nourishpc.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/nourishpc.org<\/a> or call 253-383-3164<\/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\">Tacoma Public Schools asks that anyone pickin gup Grab N Go meals from one of the more than 100 curbside or Meals on Wheels stops please wear a mask in order to keep staff safe.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Stop schedule and current menu are available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/nutrition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/nutrition\" rel=\"nofollow\">tacomaschools.org\/nutrition<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">free meals are available to all youth 18 and younger.<\/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 COVID-19 testing sites in our region:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For 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<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">A new site has been established at Highline College in Des Moines.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\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<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This week&#8217;s remaining <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/6758\/Covid-19-Mobile-Testing?fbclid=IwAR30bMJ2R7XhGq1LcQfznMFW2gyyUUMR9MWEa74WUPV0ysfWXUE1qK0s0rE\" href=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/6758\/Covid-19-Mobile-Testing?fbclid=IwAR30bMJ2R7XhGq1LcQfznMFW2gyyUUMR9MWEa74WUPV0ysfWXUE1qK0s0rE\" rel=\"nofollow\">free pop-up testing events in Pierce county<\/a> include:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tomorrow, Nov 20th at Gig Harbor High School<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Saturday, Nov 21st at at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Tacoma, at Roy Elementary School, at Eatonville Middle School<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sunday, Nov 22nd at Sprinker Recreation Center and at Oakland Madrona Park<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required and tests are free and open to anyone<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">results are available in 3-5 days<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing runs 10am-3pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"docInfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_9204\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-404-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201120.mp3?_=2\" \/><a 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