{"id":442,"date":"2020-12-14T15:30:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T23:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=442"},"modified":"2020-12-14T15:30:58","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T23:30:58","slug":"12-14-monday-briefing-reporte-semanal-de-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/12\/14\/12-14-monday-briefing-reporte-semanal-de-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"12\/14: Monday Briefing &#038; Reporte Semanal de COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2291\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-442-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201214.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201214.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201214.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201214.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=442-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201214.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201214.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 20:33 &#8212; 16.1MB)<\/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><p>Today\u2019s briefing includes the Spanish-language <em>Reporte Semanal de COVID,<\/em> produced in collaboration with Latinx En Accion and the TPCHD.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"perennial\">PERENNIAL RESOURCES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">coronavirus.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 311 will get you to the City of Tacoma&#8217;s non-emergency information line.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state&#8217;s Coronavirus Q&amp;A line is staffed 7 days a week, 6am-10pm, at 1-800-525-0127. For interpreters in other languages, press # when they answer and say your language.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also text the coronavirus Q&amp;A line at 211-211 in any language.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 211 will connect you to community resources statewide through United Way, and you can also visit wa211.org online.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">A number of mental wellness support phone lines and text services are available<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The \u201cWashington Listens\u201d support line for managing stress is 1-833-681-0211.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 800-273-8255<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Crisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor when you Text HEAL to 741741<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Teens can call or text the Teen Link number at 866-833-6546<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals struggling with substance use or addiction can call or text the WA Recovery Help Line at 366-789-1511<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">And a \u201cwarm line\u201d is available for those facing emotional and mental health challenges at 877-500-WARM (877-500-9276)<\/div>\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 Pfizer\/BioNTech vaccine was granted <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article247816615.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article247816615.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">emergency use authorization<\/a> by federal authorities as well as a workgroup of experts from the Western State Pact, who unanimously concluded that the vaccine is \u201csafe and efficacious.\u201d<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Initial vaccine doses this week will go to about 40 facilities in 29 counties, one pharmacy serving long-term care facilities across the state, two tribal nations and one Indian health facility.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Recipients will include health care workers and longterm care facility residents.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Pierce County, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington\" rel=\"nofollow\">MultiCare will be the first to receive vaccine doses for Pierce County<\/a> and the hospital system expects to start vaccinating staff on Friday.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Further information can be found online at coronavirus.wa.gov in the news section and at the department of health website at doh.wa.gov.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State Department of Health notes that while the COVID19 vaccine won\u2019t be available for the general public for quite some time, most members of the public can and should get their flu vaccine.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you don\u2019t have yours yet, find a location at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/vaccinefinder.org\" href=\"http:\/\/vaccinefinder.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/vaccinefinder.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state&#8217;s Insurance Commissioner <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/news\/kreidler-extends-emergency-order-telehealth-jan-10?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-telehealth-jan-10?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\" rel=\"nofollow\">has once again extended his emergency order<\/a>, directing all state-regulated health insurers to continue coverage for telehealth like phone and video appointments, as well as cover all medically necessary diagnostic testing for flu, COVID-19, and certain other viral respiratory illnesses with no copay, coinsurance or deductible.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Insurers must also treat drive-up testing sites for COVID-19 the same as a provider visit with no copay, coinsurance or deductible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additionally, to help free up hospital beds, health insurers must waive or expedite prior authorization requirements for home healthcare or long-term care facility services to speed up discharging patients who are ready to leave.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The order is expected to be renewed upon expiring on January 10th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington Employment Security Department, also known as \u201cUnemployment,\u201d is offering webinars this week Tuesday thru Friday to help Washingtonians apply for unemployment benefits or restart unemployment claims<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The sessions are free and are designed to help applicants understand the process and avoid common mistakes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">See the schedule and sign up <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/uiwebinars\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/uiwebinars\" rel=\"nofollow\">esd.wa.gov\/UIwebinars<\/a><\/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 had not yet reported is new COVID-19 case count for today at the time of airing. There were 481 on Saturday and 517 on Sunday.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County Council bill #2020-136 would dissolve the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, which has existed as a collaborative interagency department that reports to an independent 8-person board since 1972.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The bill passed through committee Monday morning and will head to a vote of the full Pierce County Council on December 15th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can give feedback on the proposal to dismantle the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in the middle of a pandemic by calling 253-798-7777.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">* King County officials have stated that while news cases and hospitalizations aren&#8217;t rising in the county since new restrictions on indoor dining went into place, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-washington\" rel=\"nofollow\">any uptick could put hospitals in a position where they may need to ration care<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">They warn that in order to avoid that situation, individuals need to forgo Christmas day gatherings unless they&#8217;ve already started quarantining.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">King County is no longer allowing individuals to book free COVID-19 tests days in advance, in order to discourage would-be holiday travelers, and to prioritize testing for those who&#8217;ve been exposed or those who are experiencing symptoms.<\/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\">On Tuesday, Dec 15th, The Asia Pacific Cultural Center and Lumpia Love will be distributing a free hot Lumpia lunch starting a 11am until food is gone.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Center is located at 4851 South Tacoma Way.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Recipients are asked to wear face coverings.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Students in grades 3-5 who attend Lister, Boze, Sheridan, Blix, Birney, Larchmont, Fawcett, DeLong, Edison, Manitou Park, Jennie Reed, and Whitman Elementaries are eligible to sign up for Online ELO, or extended learning opportunities, at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaELO.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaELO.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.tacomaELO.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Registration closes on Dec 17th<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Activities include Sketch Club, hip hop, Step, world drumming, and ukelele.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All activities are conducted and attended virtually.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Hilltop Action Coalition invites the neighborhood to a virtual Holiday Gathering tonight at 6pm.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Attendees must register in advance using links found on the HAC facebook page.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Hilltop Action Coalition is also facilitating a Hilltop Holiday Crawl to support local businesses through Dec 20th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can stop by Hilltop Action Coalition for a Passport, face masks, and sanitizer from 10am to 4pm at 1116 Earnest S Brazill ST. \u2800\u2800<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info can be found at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hilltopcrawl.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilltopcrawl.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.hilltopcrawl.com<\/a>.\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2800\u2800\u2800<\/p>\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 <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/pandemic-updates-in-the-northwest\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/pandemic-updates-in-the-northwest\" rel=\"nofollow\">free Covid-19 testing site opened today in Enumclaw<\/a>, which has seen higher rates of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization compared to the rest of King County.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The site is across from the Enumclaw Municipal Building and will operate Thurs-Sat starting at 10:30am.<\/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<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">A new COVID 19 testing site recently opened in Lakewood at 3003 107th St, where testing is available Wed thru Sunday 10:30am-5:30 pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This week&#8217;s mobile testing events include<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tues, Dec 15: Clover Park Technical College, Buckley Fire Dept, Greenwater Fire Dept<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wed, Dec 16: Metroparks Kandle Park, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thurs Dec 17: Puyallup Fairgrounds Blue Lot, Centro Latino<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fri, Dec 18: Tacoma Nazarene Church, Chapel Hill Presb Church in Gig Harbor<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing runs 10am-3pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">tests are free and open to anyone<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">results are available in 3-7 days<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2292\"><audio 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