{"id":512,"date":"2021-01-22T15:25:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T23:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=512"},"modified":"2021-01-22T15:25:55","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T23:25:55","slug":"1-22-friday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/01\/22\/1-22-friday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"1\/22: Friday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4493\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-512-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=512-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 13:22 &#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 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\">As a reminder, <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 requirements went into effect yesterday<\/a> which 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<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additionally, due to the pandemic, <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/news\/press-releases\/request-president-biden-acting-secretary-education-will-extend-pause-federal-student-loan-payments?fbclid=IwAR0KlWwsamOmWMEbMdxDWVrJVjVB9BNO5M4lBipey68NM7wY2vFa821GZRI\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/news\/press-releases\/request-president-biden-acting-secretary-education-will-extend-pause-federal-student-loan-payments?fbclid=IwAR0KlWwsamOmWMEbMdxDWVrJVjVB9BNO5M4lBipey68NM7wY2vFa821GZRI\" rel=\"nofollow\">the US dept of Education is extending the pause on federal student loan payments<\/a> and will be keeping the interest rate at 0% for the time being.<\/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 State&#8217;s Employment Security Department is working to update their system to include the additional 11 weeks of Pandemic Emergency payments.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The dept advises that the most important thing to do is continue to submit weekly claims if you are unemployed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More important info and guidance is available online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/covid-FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/covid-FAQ\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/covid-FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department is also offering period webinars to help claimants navigate the system, manage their claims, and get their questions answered.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/UIwebinars\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/UIwebinars\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/UIwebinars<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"level1\"><\/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 300 new COVID-19 cases today and 304 cases yesterday, both of which are above the 2-week average daily case rate of 247.<\/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 383.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">All adult household members of Puyallup Tribal Health Authority patients are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at the PTHA drive-thru clinic<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The PTHA patient must accompany their household members and show valid ID with a shared address<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No appointment is needed for the Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm clinic at the former EQC event tent parking lot on East 32nd St.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Puyallup tribal members may notify security to advance in line if there is a wait<\/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, at the Lakewood State Emissions Testing Center, and more.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can go to coronavirus.wa.gov and follow links for \u201cFind Covid Testing Near Me\u201d for specific locations.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">In addition to permanent regular testing locations, The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept&#8217;s mobile testing events this weekend and next week are as follows:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sat, Jan 23: Sumner High School<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sunday, Jan 24: Tacoma Dome<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Monday, Jan 25: Salvation Army Camp Arnold in Eatonville<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tuesday, Jan 26: Washington State Fairgrounds Blue Lot in Puyallup<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wednesday, Jan 27: Pierce College in Puyallup<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thursday, Jan 28: Centro Latino in Hilltop ,Our Savior Lutheran Church at 4519 112th St. E.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Friday, Jan 29: Fort Steilacoom Park, Bethlehem Baptist Church located at 48th &amp; Portland Ave E, and Old Spanaway Elementary School<\/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<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 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\"><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<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County Council has approved 4 million dollars from its reserves, to be used for COVID-19 mass vaccination operations<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">If federal or state funding to administer COVID-19 becomes available, it will supplant the county\u2019s funds.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Director <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248646735.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248646735.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">anticipates announcing details for the County mass vaccination events next week<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is looking for current or former healthcare workers to be volunteer vaccinators in locations where they are most needed.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sign up at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/forms1199nw.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/forms1199nw.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">forms1199nw.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_4494\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-512-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=512-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210122.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 13:22 &#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><p>PERENNIAL RESOURCES State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at coronavirus.wa.gov. 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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