{"id":416,"date":"2020-11-27T15:25:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T23:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=416"},"modified":"2020-11-27T15:25:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T23:25:34","slug":"11-27-friday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/11\/27\/11-27-friday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"11\/27: Friday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_768\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-416-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201127.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201127.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201127.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201127.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=416-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201127.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201127.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 16:54 &#8212; 13.1MB)<\/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\">Bloodbank managers across the state are warning that they are <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article247458290.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article247458290.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">experiencing a critical low supply of blood products<\/a>, and that if blood donations don&#8217;t pick up, blood banks may have to ration out the blood supply.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The need for blood products has increase up to 20 percent, while donations have dropped significantly.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Donation eligibility has been updated this year to be more inclusive: for example, men who have not had sexual contact with another man in the past 3 months are eligible to donate blood, as are people who have had tattoos and piercings using sterile equipment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Blood donation is considered an essential activity<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Staff and donors must wear masks and practice social distancing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Blood banks do not allow donations from those who self-quarantined in the past 14 days, have had symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals who have recovered from a confirmed COVID-19 infection are asked to donate their Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 patients in critical care<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In our region, Bloodworks Northwest manages donations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call 800-398-7888 or go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/bloodworksNW.org\" href=\"https:\/\/bloodworksNW.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/bloodworksNW.org<\/a> to schedule an appointment<\/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 Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reported 128 new COVID 19 cases today, but notes that today\u2019s case count is an undercount due to staffing and processing slowdowns related to the holiday.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More people are seeking testing at Pierce County\u2019s mobile sites throughout the county, and the sharp increase in recent testing volume has caused delays in processing and reporting.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department continues to play catch up and report cases from 2 to 3 days ago in addition to cases from yesterday.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In addition, Washington State Department of Health has suspended negative test reporting during the unprecedented surge of testing results, and consequently the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept won&#8217;t update the test positivity rate and number of total daily tests charts until state DOH resolves it backlog.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County&#8217;s 14-day case rate per 100,000 people is 360.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For reference, 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<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department notes that more people are seeking testing at Pierce County\u2019s mobile sites throughout the county, and the sharp increase in recent testing volume has caused delays in processing and reporting, and estimates that today\u2019s case count is likely an undercount.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County homeowners who are past due on their mortgage payments can apply for emergency assistance at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/housinghelp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/housinghelp\" rel=\"nofollow\">piercecountywa.gov\/housinghelp<\/a><\/div>\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\">The Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium&#8217;s annual \u201cZoolights\u201d display opens tonight<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Face coverings are required for everyone 5 and up, and there will be one-way paths so visitors can socially distance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All indoor areas are closed in accordance with statewide mandates, including both aquariums, carousel and goat area.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tickets must be purchased online in advance at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.pdza.org\/zoolights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pdza.org\/zoolights\" rel=\"nofollow\">pdza.org\/zoolights<\/a> in advance to limit the number of people inside.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/place\/tacoma-nature-center\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/place\/tacoma-nature-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma Nature Center<\/a> is offering outdoor family field trips, led by an educator, by appointment Monday thru Friday, for families up to 4 people.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Masks are required for the duration of the program, Temperatures are taken upon arrival, hand sanitizer is readily available and your info will be taken for potential contact tracing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visitors can book their Family Nature Experience visit online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/place\/tacoma-nature-center\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/place\/tacoma-nature-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">metroparkstacoma.org<\/a> and following links to the Tacoma Nature Center.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additionally, the center&#8217;s Discovery Pond is a natural play area open to the public daily, 9:30 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset, for free<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The trail systems are also open to the public daily, 8 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Challenges and guided investigations via the Agents of Discovery free mobile app are also available for download<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some Tacoma Public Utilities customers have reported calls from scammers using technology to look and sound like TPU.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The utility notes that if you receive a phone call from someone claiming to represent TPU and demanding payment, hang up.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">TPU is not disconnecting service due to nonpayment during the State of Emergency<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information can be had at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/MyTPU.org\/Scams\" href=\"https:\/\/MyTPU.org\/Scams\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyTPU.org\/scams<\/a> or by calling (253) 502-8600<\/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 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 weekend and next week&#8217;s mobile testing events include<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tomorrow, November 28th, the health dept mobile testing units will be at Key Peninsula Longbranch Improvement Club, Journey Church on Pearl St. in Tacoma, and at the Tacoma Dome.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Nn Sunday, November 29th, testing will be held at 3 locations: the Narrows Sixth Avenue Park and Ride, Gig Harbor High School, and Key Peninsula Middle School<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Monday, Nov 30: Church For All Nations at 111 112th St. E., and at the Salishan Community Health Center in east Tacoma.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tuesday, Dec 1: Washington State Fairgrounds-Blue Lot in Puyallup<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wednesday, Dec 2: PLU and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thursday, Dec 3: Bay Terrace Apartments at 2550 South G St., and the University of Puget Sound<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">and on Friday, Dec 4: Tacoma Nazarene Church at 3640 S M St, and at Fort Steilacoom 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_769\"><audio 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The need for blood products has increase up to 20 percent, while donations have dropped significantly. 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