{"id":456,"date":"2020-12-22T15:37:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T23:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=456"},"modified":"2020-12-22T15:37:35","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T23:37:35","slug":"12-22-tuesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/12\/22\/12-22-tuesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"12\/22: Tuesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6437\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-456-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=456-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 12:44 &#8212; 10.2MB)<\/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=\"perennial_resources\">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\">And individuals struggling with substance use or addiction can call or text the WA Recovery Help Line at 366-789-1511<\/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 governor has <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-proclamations-travel-restrictions-and-updates-existing-religious-guidance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-proclamations-travel-restrictions-and-updates-existing-religious-guidance\" rel=\"nofollow\">adjusted rules for religious and spiritual worship<\/a> in light of a Dec 15th federal court ruling.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Under governor&#8217;s orders, houses of worship were permitted to hold indoor services only up to 25% room capacity or 200 people, whichever was fewer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The 200 person maximum attendance cap is being removed due to a Nevada numeric cap being struck down.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Because the Governor believes the attendance cap will help save lives, he is converting the required 200-person cap to a recommended cap.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The percentage capacity still stands as a legal requirement in Washington.<\/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 207 new COVID 19 cases today<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County&#8217;s average cases per day over the last 2 weeks is 348, and the 14-day case rate per 100,000 people is 540.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For reference, community spread of COVID-19 is said to be under control when that figure is below 25 per 100,000 residents.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Record levels of testing over the past several weeks caught many new cases, but the department reports that our percent positive percent rate is declining.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PuyallupTribeOfIndians\/posts\/3261717567266644?__cft__[0]=AZWQS_SwnEF5nQqh-MUd3SKNSd0r4S9SjFusHd_BQPMjNSjOTdmZW_SFiJaPUDBx_oOk7Ca9UoS6WWQ9GdWDGFtSgAGQG8Fh9YlEd6KvYj5oef1beKAZYzeDOdn3F0l5h-Rs40rniOwNGKIpUOwWnZPW&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PuyallupTribeOfIndians\/posts\/3261717567266644?__cft__[0]=AZWQS_SwnEF5nQqh-MUd3SKNSd0r4S9SjFusHd_BQPMjNSjOTdmZW_SFiJaPUDBx_oOk7Ca9UoS6WWQ9GdWDGFtSgAGQG8Fh9YlEd6KvYj5oef1beKAZYzeDOdn3F0l5h-Rs40rniOwNGKIpUOwWnZPW&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Puyallup Tribe of Indians has announced<\/a> that they have selected to utilize the Moderna coronavirus vaccine due to expected increased availability over the Pfizer vaccine, along with ease of administration.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state has designated the Puyallup Indian community as high-risk \u2013 which means members will be able to get the vaccine quickly.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tribal officials anticipate the vaccine arriving toward the end of December, and have chosen to vaccinate the high-risk Elders and health-care workers first.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Meanwhile: A Tribal government employee reported testing positive for COVID-19 late Monday<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">As a result the Admin building underwent a deep cleaning\u2013as a reminder the admin building is closed to non-employees and the public.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/puyallup-tribe.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/puyallup-tribe.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Puyallup-tribe.com<\/a> or via the tribes social media outlets.<\/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\">The City Council will hold its regular meeting this evening at 5pm.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It will air on TVTacoma and stream on the city&#8217;s facebook live and at TVTacoma.com.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City of Tacoma\u2019s Solid Waste Management will be adjusting operating hours at the Tacoma Recycle Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) starting Saturday, December 26, 2020.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">After this week, the Recycle Center will be open for residential customers seven days a week, from 8 AM to 5:30 PM.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Customers are required to observe COVID-19 guidelines by wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing while visiting all Solid Waste Management facilities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info can be found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/solidwaste\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/solidwaste\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/solidwaste<\/a>, or customers can call (253) 502-2100.<\/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\">Note that 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<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 and the weekend&#8217;s mobile testing events include<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wed, Dec 23: Key Peninsula Longbranch Improvement Club, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, and the Lakewood State Emission Inspection Station<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required, tests are free and open to anyone, and most testing runs 10am-3pm, but check TPCHD.org for specifics<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Results are available in 3-7 days<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Bonus: Some COVID test sites are also doing free adult flu shots too!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">A new program even arranges for a test to be delivered to you if you have mobility issues or trouble getting to a test site.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go online to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/scanpublichealth.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/scanpublichealth.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">SCANpublichealth.org<\/a> for more info.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248004345.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248004345.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cheney Stadium is partnering with Discovery Health<\/a> to offer COVID-19 testing Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Feb. 28.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The site will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals looking to get tested are asked to pre-register online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.testdirectly.com\/patient\/order\/order_summary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testdirectly.com\/patient\/order\/order_summary\" rel=\"nofollow\">testdirectly.com<\/a>, and those with health insurance are asked to enter their information during registration as well as bring it with them to the site.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6438\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-456-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=456-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201222.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" 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Dialing 311 will get you to the City of Tacoma&#8217;s non-emergency information line. The state&#8217;s Coronavirus Q&amp;A line is staffed 7 days a week, 6am-10pm, at 1-800-525-0127. 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