{"id":471,"date":"2020-12-30T15:51:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T23:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=471"},"modified":"2020-12-31T13:59:28","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T21:59:28","slug":"471","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/12\/30\/471\/","title":{"rendered":"12\/30: Wednesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5883\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-471-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=471-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 25:43 &#8212; 20.0MB)<\/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&#8217;s Daily Briefing includes a replay of an interview with Rosemary Ponnekanti, introducing us to the <a href=\"https:\/\/tacomalighttrail.org\">Tacoma Light Trail<\/a>, which debuts tonight!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor today <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-one-week-extension-statewide-restrictions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-one-week-extension-statewide-restrictions\" rel=\"nofollow\">extended current statewide emergency restrictions<\/a> to January 11th to continue to combat community transmission of coronavirus.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Health officials are urging people to be on the lookout for signs of suicide risk among youth, since the studies suggest that one in four kids under the age of 18 has had suicidal thoughts since the pandemic began.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Many resources are available for adults and youth experiencing distress, as well as those caring for youth<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The \u201cWashington Listens\u201d support line for managing stress and getting referrals for behavioral health services is 1-833-681-0211.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 800-273-8255 for English, or 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\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=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Frontline workers experiencing mental or emotional crisis can text FRONTLINE to 741741<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Teens can call or text the Teen Link number at 866-833-6546<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\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<\/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 222 new COVID 19 cases today, but notes that Holiday-related delays are resulting in fluctuating daily case counts.<\/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 252, and with a 6-day lag to account for data accuracy, the case rate per 100,000 people is 463.<\/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\/3280465242058543\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PuyallupTribeOfIndians\/posts\/3280465242058543\" rel=\"nofollow\">Puyallup Tribal Health Authority<\/a> has received the next round of COVID-19 vaccines and has begun scheduling appointments for Puyallup Tribal Member Elders and their eligible spouses during the week of January 4 through January 8 \u2013 by appointment only.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tribal Health Authority will send text messages to patients that meet the criteria for the next phases, which in order include at-risk Elders, all tribal Elders, at-risk adults, and then all adults.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Once tribal members receive a text message, call 253-593-0232 to schedule your appointment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/soundoutreach\/posts\/4831129483595209?__cft__[0]=AZX2WYRRy0V1aE23deNaw7hVv8o6L5dUk4EnY83XV3DUcZvVT9dGL0jo8yPQ6s6pfHqipNBhpCXEpaecM5VWnnHnlWertUUOtetro4O0Vfjjx_bO8vE-rzTTJbbh5gECiGee2u5zdk_nqbycRd30hyH-&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/soundoutreach\/posts\/4831129483595209?__cft__[0]=AZX2WYRRy0V1aE23deNaw7hVv8o6L5dUk4EnY83XV3DUcZvVT9dGL0jo8yPQ6s6pfHqipNBhpCXEpaecM5VWnnHnlWertUUOtetro4O0Vfjjx_bO8vE-rzTTJbbh5gECiGee2u5zdk_nqbycRd30hyH-&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sound Outreach<\/a> is available to advise unbanked Pierce County residents on getting set up with an account at a local credit union or bank in order to receive forthcoming government stimulus checks faster.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sound Outreach also provides credit counseling and other services to help residents achieve financial solvency in the new year, all free of charge to clients.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Inquiries can be directed to info@soundoutreach.org or (253) 593-2111.<\/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\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TacomaMutualAidCollective\/posts\/736091920646696\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TacomaMutualAidCollective\/posts\/736091920646696\" rel=\"nofollow\">TMAC, or Tacoma Mutual Aid Collective<\/a>, is seeking gift cards that initial recipients don&#8217;t plan on using, in order to redistribute to needy neighbors as direct aid, or to buy supplies for on-the-ground distribution.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Cards for groceries, restaurants, electronics and hardware stores are especially sought, and can be dropped off at King&#8217;s Books on 2nd and St. Helen&#8217;s in Tacoma.<\/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\">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\">There will be no mobile testing on Thursday or Friday this week, but the department will be back this weekend offering free testing on Saturday, Jan 2nd at the Fraternal Order of Eagles building in Orting and at Journey Church in Tacoma.<\/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\">\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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5884\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-471-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201230.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return 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