{"id":493,"date":"2021-01-12T15:45:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T23:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=493"},"modified":"2021-01-12T15:45:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T23:45:03","slug":"1-12-tuesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/01\/12\/1-12-tuesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"1\/12: Tuesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2329\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-493-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=493-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 19:59 &#8212; 15.2MB)<\/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><p>We start with a Jack Parker track &#8220;The Mountain&#8221; and then get caught up on our new Phase 1 guidelines for COVID safety.\u00a0 <!--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<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Many resources are available for adults and youth experiencing distress, as well as those caring for anyone experiencing emotional distress.<\/div>\n<ul>\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, <em>o en espanol: ocho ochenta y ocho, seis veintiocho, noventa y cuatro, cincuenta y cuatro<\/em> 1-888-628-9454<\/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. If you text FRONTLINE to 741741, you&#8217;ll be connected with a crisis counselor trained to help frontline workers in the fight against COVID.<\/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=\"international\">INTERNATIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248447470.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248447470.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">prohibition on non-essential travel between Canada and the US<\/a> has been extended to at least February 21.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">All essential travel, such as that for trade between the nations, medical travel, and family reunification, will continue as usual, though anyone flying to Canada from the US will need to produce a negative COVID-19 test result from the 72 hrs prior to travel, and will still have to quarantine for 2 weeks upon arriving in Canada.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 has issued a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-waives-person-requirement-oath-office\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-waives-person-requirement-oath-office\" rel=\"nofollow\">proclamation suspending the requirement<\/a> that statewide elected officials be sworn in \u2018at the capitol\u2019\u2013they may choose to be sworn in remotely or in person between Jan 12 and January 15, at which point the order expires.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">A reminder that our state&#8217;s covid restriction and reopening plans for 2021 went into effect yesterday.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All of Washington&#8217;s eight regions are under <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/health\/coronavirus\/healthy-washington-plan-starts-monday-washington-state\/281-53d7acb8-4435-410f-9956-b1d7e60343fb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/health\/coronavirus\/healthy-washington-plan-starts-monday-washington-state\/281-53d7acb8-4435-410f-9956-b1d7e60343fb\" rel=\"nofollow\">Phase 1 due to high covid rates<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Phase 1 allows for gyms and fitness centers to offer limited service by appointment only.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Indoor cultural venues like theaters, concert halls, and aquariums, my give private tours for households with up to 6 members, but must remain closed for general admission.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Indoor worship services, retail stores, and professional and personal services are limited to 25% capacity.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Indoor social gatherings and dining are still prohibited, and restaurants offering outdoor dining must limit table size to 6 people and must close by 11pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Our region consists of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, and will move to Phase 2 only when COVID case rates and hospital admission rates drop by 10%, and the positivity rate on COVID tests is below 10%, along with adequate ICU space.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">As of yesterday, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will begin <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/get-text-click-link-new-texts-doh-will-speed-exposure-notification-across-state\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/news\/get-text-click-link-new-texts-doh-will-speed-exposure-notification-across-state\" rel=\"nofollow\">texting a verification code<\/a> to every person in Washington state who tests positive for COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The goal is to help WA Notify exposure notification users alert fellow users faster if they\u2019ve been exposed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">People who test positive for COVID-19 will still receive notification from their health care provider or testing facility \u2013 that won\u2019t change \u2013 but everyone who tests positive will now also receive a text.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">That text includes a link to activate a verification code within WA Notify, and anonymously alert users they may have been exposed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washington state is administering coronavirus vaccines slightly better than the national average, but delays persist.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">CVS and Walgreens, which are contracted to manage vaccines for elderly residents of longterm care facilities, are behind on scheduling<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Washington State Department of Health notes that so-called \u201cPandemic fatigue\u201d can affect our choices and our interactions with others, and there are ways to cope with negative feelings.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Help and resources are available online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/wellbeing\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/wellbeing\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/wellbeing<\/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 reported 143 new COVID 19 cases today and 296 cases yesterday. There were 293 cases Sunday, and 291 cases on Saturday.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The health dept notes today&#8217;s case count is \u201clikely an undercount due to a lab processing delay with the state reporting system, \u201c and also that we\u2019re starting to see an increase in cases that can\u2019t be attributed to holiday fluctuations in lab processing and data entry.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County&#8217;s average cases per day over the last 2 weeks is 286, and with a 6-day lag to account for data accuracy, the case rate per 100,000 people is 444.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Residents of Pierce County can go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/vaxtothefuture\" href=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/vaxtothefuture\" rel=\"nofollow\">tpchd.org\/vaxtothefuture<\/a> to keep up to date on vaccine efforts in our county, including when you might be eligible for vaccines based on availability, and your personal factors like age, health, work, and living situation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The 62d Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis McChord is celebrating the grand opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. &amp; Civil Rights Movement Pop-Up Museum in the Chapel Support Center on McChord Field<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The museum will run from Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021 to Friday, 22 Jan 2021.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Black and Healthy Pierce County is a new online resource for COVID-19 information, community conversations and support.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Their website is <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.blackandhealthypiercecounty.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackandhealthypiercecounty.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">blackandhealthypiercecounty.com<\/a>, and they are also on Facebook and Instagram @blackandhealthypierceco, Twitter: @BlackHealthy253, and TikTok: @blackandhealthy_pierceco<\/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 Tacoma City Council holds its regular meeting tonight remotely at 5pm.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It will be broadcast on TV Tacoma and livestreamed at TVTacoma.com<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The City of Tacoma is offering a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheTacomaUrbanLeague\/photos\/a.597785670313048\/3570424576382461\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheTacomaUrbanLeague\/photos\/a.597785670313048\/3570424576382461\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Resurgence Business Loan<\/a> with the support of the Tacoma Urban League, Latinx Unidos, the Asia-Pacific Cultural Center, and the Latino Community Fund.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Contact Will Suarez at 253-591-5590, or email resurgenceloan@cityoftacoma.org<\/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 node\">\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<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tomorrow, Jan 13: Pierce College in Puyallup, &amp; the State Emission Inspection Station in Lakewood<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thursday, Jan 14: Centro Latino in Hilltop, STAR Center at 3873 S. 66th St, Lakewood Emission Inspection Station<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Friday, Jan 15: West Pierce Fire &amp; Rescue in University Place, Bethlehem Baptist Church 4818 Portland Ave E, and the Emission Inspection Station in Lakewood<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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, except the Lakewood station goes till 5:30), 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<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2330\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-493-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=493-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210112.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 19:59 &#8212; 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