{"id":531,"date":"2021-02-04T16:05:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T00:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=531"},"modified":"2021-02-05T16:12:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T00:12:55","slug":"531","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/02\/04\/531\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/4: Thursday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_428\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-531-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=531-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 13:21 &#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>, and lots of COVID data displays are available 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 211 will connect you to community resources and referral agencies<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 311 will connect you to the City of Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state&#8217;s Coronavirus hotline is 1-800-525-0127<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also text the hotline at 211-211<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Going to wa211.org online will link you to all sorts of resources for social, health, and financial assistance.<\/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 and the state dept of health has indicated that providers who are prioritizing ineligible individuals for vaccination may risk having their vaccine distribution privileges reduced.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">770,000 vaccinations have been delivered, which amounts to around 10% of Washingtonians being partially or fully vaccinated.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state is up to delivering around 28k vax per day and now has infrastructural capacity to exceed 45,000 doses per day, but the limiting factor at this time is vaccine availability.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state is being allocated between 100,000 and 116,000 doses per week.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">State Department of Licensing notes that capacity at appointment-only driver licensing offices is limited due to the pandemic.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you can&#8217;t get what you need online at dol.wa.gov, a vehicle licensing office (VLO) may be able to help.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Vehicle licensing offices handle license plates, tabs, reports of vehicle sale or transfer of ownership, vehicle and boat registrations\/decals, trip permits, replacement titles, disabled parking placards\/tabs, and more.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call 360-902-3770.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Almost everyone is eligible to renew their driver license or ID online at DOL.wa.gov<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state Employment Security Department is advising anyone who hasn\u2019t received their 1099-G tax forms, log in to eServices and look under the 1099s tab.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can also request a copy by email, mail or fax<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/1099\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/1099\" rel=\"nofollow\">esd.wa.gov\/1099<\/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 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, International Health Community Services, Fred Hutchinson, Evergreen Health, and Seattle Children&#8217;s Hospital.<\/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\">\n<div class=\"li\">Many pharmacies also have vaccine programs by appointment, including Safeway Albertsons, Kirk&#8217;s Pharmacy, Lincoln Pharmacy, QFC.<\/div>\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\">Register for an appointment online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/vaccine\" href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/vaccine\" rel=\"nofollow\">kingcounty.gov\/vaccine<\/a> or call 206-263-9600<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority has vaccines for adult tribal members, PTHA patients, and their adult household members.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TacomaPierceCoHD\/posts\/3690500777694026?__cft__[0]=AZXeRvwHK6EZ7vtPt7p0FC4L_FLwlLWYiIyd4BikdAjkLK_23wLL6xMHxjFAPCLoQhHbwmsZ_zrhjS_uvIsrS2NBMZ9tdYrvVqj_e7Vq7MKcAdvqSJ7DQtnT3kdv_PKvm10DF9vMA8W4Bd3VFbOsMAlIMU0g_JGRmyYR_yyjwwKRvOUHHTPVJo9siosqZP0waFc&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TacomaPierceCoHD\/posts\/3690500777694026?__cft__[0]=AZXeRvwHK6EZ7vtPt7p0FC4L_FLwlLWYiIyd4BikdAjkLK_23wLL6xMHxjFAPCLoQhHbwmsZ_zrhjS_uvIsrS2NBMZ9tdYrvVqj_e7Vq7MKcAdvqSJ7DQtnT3kdv_PKvm10DF9vMA8W4Bd3VFbOsMAlIMU0g_JGRmyYR_yyjwwKRvOUHHTPVJo9siosqZP0waFc&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept notes<\/a> that even as demand for vaccines is very high, and supplies remain limited, the department&#8217;s drive-thru vaccine events that have been offered so far are just the beginning, and they will continue to offer regular vaccine clinics in the coming weeks and months.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department plan to introduce phone registration soon, as well as access to vaccines for those with limited mobility and transportation across the county.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County residents are urged 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 336.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">There were 170 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 Parks and Metro Parks Tacoma are collaborating to enhance Specialized Recreation programs in Pierce County for individuals with varying developmental and intellectual disabilities.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The parks departments will host a virtual open house this Saturday, Feb 6th at 6:00pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/specializedrecreation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/specializedrecreation\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.piercecountywa.gov\/specializedrecreation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Feb. 6, the Puyallup House of Respect will reopen to visitors, with some restrictions that will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visitors who want to visit in a Resident\u2019s room will need to present a COVID-19 vaccination card that shows their second dose was administered before Jan. 27.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visitors who are not vaccinated may visit Elders in the library.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Visitors will be required to wear an N95 mask the entire visit and the Elder is encouraged to wear a mask as well.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">95% of the residents and the majority of staff have been vaccinated.<\/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=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/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_429\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-531-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=531-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210204.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 13:21 &#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, and lots of COVID data displays are available at doh.wa.gov\/CovidDataDashboard. 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