{"id":529,"date":"2021-02-03T15:38:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T23:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=529"},"modified":"2021-02-03T15:38:49","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T23:38:49","slug":"2-3-wednesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/02\/03\/2-3-wednesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/3: Wednesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5234\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-529-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=529-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 9:26 &#8212; 6.9MB)<\/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>, and the state&#8217;s data dashboards are found online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/doh.wa.gov\/CovidDataDashboard\" href=\"https:\/\/doh.wa.gov\/CovidDataDashboard\" rel=\"nofollow\">doh.wa.gov\/CovidDataDashboard<\/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 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">A 3rd party data breach resulted in personal data of some applicants to the State unemployment system being released without authorization.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you think you could be a victim of this cyber incident, you can find more details at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/sao.wa.gov\/breach2021\" href=\"https:\/\/sao.wa.gov\/breach2021\" rel=\"nofollow\">sao.wa.gov\/breach2021<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-proclamation-related-covid-19-and-foster-care-age-limits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-issues-proclamation-related-covid-19-and-foster-care-age-limits\" rel=\"nofollow\">governor recently issued a proclamation<\/a> to align state foster care services with updates required under new federal law<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Foster youth over 18 years old who have opted to receive extended foster care services will no longer \u201cage out\u201d at 21 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Age limits and some eligibility requirements have been eliminated in order to support young adults who received foster care as minors.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information can be had by calling the Department of Children, Youth and Families at 1-800 723-4831 or online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/contact-us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/contact-us\" rel=\"nofollow\">dcyf.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"vaccine_info\">VACCINE INFO<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\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<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"Https:\/\/COVIDvaccineWA.org\" href=\"Https:\/\/COVIDvaccineWA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">COVIDvaccineWA.org<\/a> is also a great source of vaccine info from the State Department of Health, and <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/vaxtothefuture.org\" href=\"https:\/\/vaxtothefuture.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">vaxToTheFuture.org<\/a> is the webpage for the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The State department of health notes that its mass vaccination clinics in Eastern WA and Clark County are available only to health care workers, high-risk first responders, long-term care residents, people 65 years or older, and people 50 years or older in multigenerational households, and <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248819320.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article248819320.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">recipients must also either reside or work in Washington State<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 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.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/pandemic-blog-updates-for-the-northwest\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/pandemic-blog-updates-for-the-northwest\" rel=\"nofollow\">UW Medicine<\/a>is pausing further first-dose vaccines until further notice. Anyone who has already made an appointment with UW medicine will be able to get first and second vaccine doses.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 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=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Community vaccination sites for vulnerable, underserved individuals are now open at the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/news\/release\/2021\/January\/29-vaccination-sites.aspx\" href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/elected\/executive\/constantine\/news\/release\/2021\/January\/29-vaccination-sites.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">ShoWare Center in Kent and at the General Services Administration (GSA) Complex in Auburn<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Online appointment registration opens for those clinics is at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/vaccine\" href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/vaccine\" rel=\"nofollow\">kingcounty.gov\/vaccine<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Registration is only open only to certain elderly or other high risk residents of south King County<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For more information by phone, call 206-263-9600<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Dept expects to announce more pop-up vaccine events soon, and urges Pierce County residents to follow the department&#8217;s social media posts and keep an eye on their website for more opportunities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can also sign up for email notifications in advance of future COVID-19 community vaccine events by going to tpchd.org\/notify.<\/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\">\n<div class=\"li\">The 2-week covid-19 case rate per 100,000 people in Pierce County was 342, up from 336 yesterday.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">There were 117 new cases reported today.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Renton-based <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehjcl6amaf1188a8&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch=\" href=\"https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehjcl6amaf1188a8&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch=\" rel=\"nofollow\">African Americans Reach &amp; Teach Health Ministry<\/a> is hosting Covid 19 Peer Educator Training for adults who want to support grassroots efforts in Black &amp; Brown communities around COVID-19 prevention.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">An online training will take place this Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Participants will learn the basic structure and reproductive processes of viruses in general and SARS CoV-2 in particular; Understand the treatment targets of anti-retroviral therapy used to treat COVID-19 disease; and be able to explain how vaccines work to slow the spread of disease<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For more info, call 206.850.2070 or email marydh@aarth.org.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County has a behavioral health services locator to help residents find programs by provider, location, insurance provider or more.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/bhp\" href=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/bhp\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/bhp<\/a><\/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 seeking resident feedback about the community&#8217;s housing growth strategy through an online survey available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and Khmer.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Take the survey and learn more at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/homeintacoma\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoftacoma.org\/homeintacoma\" rel=\"nofollow\">cityoftacoma.org\/homeintacoma<\/a><\/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\">Thursday, Feb 4: Pacific Lutheran University<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Friday, Feb 5: Eatonville High School, Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma<\/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<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Three Walgreens pharmacies also now offer free drive-up rapid antigen testing for people Ages 3 and up:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Tacoma at 3737 Pacific Ave<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Lakewood at 8224 STEILACOOM BLVD SW<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In Kent at 27112 132ND AVE SE<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Patients using this testing method must pre-register online at <a class=\"wikilink2\" title=\"walgreens.com_covid19testing\" href=\"https:\/\/answer.atheist.radio\/wiki\/walgreens.com_covid19testing\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5235\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-529-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=529-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210203.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 9:26 &#8212; 6.9MB)<\/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, and the state&#8217;s data dashboards are found online at doh.wa.gov\/CovidDataDashboard. 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