{"id":510,"date":"2021-01-21T15:37:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T23:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=510"},"modified":"2021-01-21T15:37:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T23:37:33","slug":"1-21-thursday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/01\/21\/1-21-thursday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"1\/21: Thursday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_6701\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-510-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=510-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:53 &#8212; 8.7MB)<\/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 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=\"national\">NATIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/coronavirus\/biden-puts-forth-virus-strategy-requires-mask-use-to-travel-01-21-2021-114116507\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/coronavirus\/biden-puts-forth-virus-strategy-requires-mask-use-to-travel-01-21-2021-114116507\" rel=\"nofollow\">New federal mandates<\/a> now require face coverings at all airports, and on planes, ships, intercity buses, trains and public transportation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Travelers from abroad must furnish a negative COVID-19 test before departing for the U.S. and quarantine upon arrival.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Masks are required on all federal property.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"vaccine_info\">VACCINE INFO<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washingtonians can find out if they are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/FindYourPhaseWA.org\" href=\"https:\/\/FindYourPhaseWA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">FindYourPhaseWA.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WADeptHealth\/?__cft__[0]=AZUIzskz7lWb9_4c1b5YK2MK3WX0D4XI7Yk09JPkCtasGQg0euqzgSHn2qMrBT2bfalZhCZrL1hue50xGZmfmmhAM8j4c8dLPS9ppXPnaWM4kh1AvCX8gkRcuuuw1-JkJgwHn7diwXeci8egUNBCM3U4&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WADeptHealth\/?__cft__[0]=AZUIzskz7lWb9_4c1b5YK2MK3WX0D4XI7Yk09JPkCtasGQg0euqzgSHn2qMrBT2bfalZhCZrL1hue50xGZmfmmhAM8j4c8dLPS9ppXPnaWM4kh1AvCX8gkRcuuuw1-JkJgwHn7diwXeci8egUNBCM3U4&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">state department of health<\/a> reminds residents that even if you qualify today, you may have to wait a few weeks to get an appointment for the vaccine due to available doses and appointment times<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The two vaccines currently available in Washington are the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two doses 21 days apart, and Moderna, which Requires two doses 28 days apart.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Children are not eligible or approved to receive vaccines at this time.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those currently eligible for vaccination include the following individuals:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">All people 65 years and older<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">People 50 years and older in multigenerational households, defined as someone caring for their grandchild, niece or nephew.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Health care workers at high risk of COVID exposure or severe illness<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">First responders at high risk of COVID exposure or severe illness<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Residents and staff of congregate living settings such as nursing homes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Next up but not yet currently eligible will be Phase 1B tiers 2-4, which include those who work in group settings that include agriculture, food processing, correction facilities, grocery stores, public transit, schools, and child care.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Amazon and Virginia Mason will hold a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248674360.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248674360.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">pop-up clinic in Seattle<\/a> Sunday morning with a goal to administer 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines that day to anyone who\u2019s eligible<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals who have registered with Virginia Mason and are on appointment wait-lists for vaccine are urged to check their registration in the coming hours.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can register at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/virginiamason.org\" href=\"https:\/\/virginiamason.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">VirginiaMason.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">As of yesterday, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248609355.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248609355.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">the following health systems and clinics in our region<\/a> are offering vaccine appointments for eligible individuals:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">MultiCare, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sea Mar, Orting Family Practice, OM Life Health Clinic, University Place Medical Clinic, and UW Medicine<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The following pharmacies also have vaccine programs by appointment:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Safeway pharmacies in Bonney Lake &amp; Lakewood<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Kirk&#8217;s Pharmacy in Eatonville<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Alberton&#8217;s pharmacy in Puyallup<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 is hosting a virtual community presentation to help address questions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, Jan 22nd, at 10am via zoom<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants can use zoom or call in to participate<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Links can be found in today&#8217;s Daily Briefing notes at daily.ktqa.org, or online on the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department&#8217;s facebook page. (<a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMqcu6orzgtGtbIVUN67AkcUoOyU163IZ30?fbclid=IwAR3VxhAOHR3bzUrQ4wJp02FkyemZ7C2A3TvWvJa3rybMnJ6N71bvpsNw1jg\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMqcu6orzgtGtbIVUN67AkcUoOyU163IZ30?fbclid=IwAR3VxhAOHR3bzUrQ4wJp02FkyemZ7C2A3TvWvJa3rybMnJ6N71bvpsNw1jg\" rel=\"nofollow\">Zoom Link here<\/a>.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Topics will include<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Why is the vaccine important?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Is the vaccine safe?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Is the vaccine effective for all racial\/ethnic groups?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Who can get the vaccine now?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">When can I get the vaccine?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">What are the vaccine\u2019s side effects?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Who should talk to their healthcare provider before taking the vaccine?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department will present accurate, clear information to dispel myths about the vaccine, and address the deep, historical traumas that have created distrust in vaccines<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reported 304 new cases today and 302 cases yesterday.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">With a 6-day lag to account for data accuracy, the county&#8217;s case rate per 100,000 people is 406.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More than 4,000 Washingtonians have died from COVID, including 9 new deaths reported today, and Nationally, more than 400,000 people have succumbed to the disease.<\/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 of Tacoma is partnering with the Salvation Army Church located at 1110 S Puget Sound Avenue to offer a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article248640220.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/article248640220.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">third temporary 24-hr warming shelter<\/a> for those experiencing homelessness starting at the end of January.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those who stay at the site will be provided meals, transportation to showers, and access to an on-site case manager.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The two other shelter locations are The Norpoint Community Center in Northeast Tacoma, and the Eastside Community Center.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">People working, volunteering, or staying at any of the shelter sites are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing.<\/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, including at Multicare, Franciscan, and Kaiser facilities; at Community Healthcare and SeaMar Community Health Centers; at Cheney Stadium, and more.<\/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\">Friday, Jan 22: Tacoma MetroParks Kandle Park, Bonney Lake High School, and the State Emission Inspection Station<\/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_6702\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-510-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=510-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210121.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:53 &#8212; 8.7MB)<\/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>PERENNIAL RESOURCES State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at coronavirus.wa.gov. 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