{"id":562,"date":"2021-02-24T15:37:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T23:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=562"},"modified":"2021-02-24T15:37:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T23:37:07","slug":"2-24-wednesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/02\/24\/2-24-wednesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/24: Wednesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7759\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-562-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=562-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 9:59 &#8212; 4.6MB)<\/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\">Going to wa211.org online or dialing 211 will link you to all sorts of resources for social, health, and financial assistance.<\/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\u2013it&#8217;s open 7 days a week 6am-6pm. Mondays have extended hours till 10pm!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also text the hotline at 211-211<\/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 governor has issued an update to an emergency proclamation regarding commercial truck driver hours to align with federal law.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Waivers to driver hours have been extended to May 31<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/proclamations\/proc_20-22.8.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/proclamations\/proc_20-22.8.pdf?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">full text<\/a> can be found by following links at coronavirus.wa.gov in the News section.<\/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\">No further eligibility tiers or phases have opened up yet, but healthcare workers, first responders, elders 65 years and up, longterm care residents, and those over 50 who live in multigenerational households are all currently eligible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">For general info on the vaccine, go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"Https:\/\/COVIDvaccineWA.org\" href=\"Https:\/\/COVIDvaccineWA.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">COVIDvaccineWA.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Vaccine shipments that were delayed last week due to weather are <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\">expected to be delivered<\/a> within the next day or two, and the delayed shipments are coming in addition to the doses that were already scheduled to arrive this week.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals who are having trouble securing a 2nd dose appointment due to the delays or any other reason can be advised that, according to the Washington State Department of Health, second doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines may be given <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\">up to six weeks after the first dose<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Eligible King County residents can seek 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<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County residents can sign up for email notifications in advance of future COVID-19 community vaccine events by going to tpchd.org\/notify.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County businesses or organizations with capacity to run or facilitate a community vaccination clinic can contact Gabe Moaalii with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department by emailing GMoaalii@TPCHD.org, or by calling 253-649-1412.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals can also go to coronavirus.wa.gov to search for providers, clinics, and pharmacies that may be offering vaccine appointments.<\/div>\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 Tacoma Pierce County Health Dept had not yet reported new COVID cases today, but yesterday&#8217;s 14-day case rate per 100,000 was 201.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Seattle Children&#8217;s Hospital is starting a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/wa-covid-testing-program-could-teach-us-more-about-virus-in-schools\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuow.org\/stories\/wa-covid-testing-program-could-teach-us-more-about-virus-in-schools\" rel=\"nofollow\">rapid Covid-19 testing program<\/a> in Auburn elementary schools next month.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The program aims to test school staff voluntarily, and students with parental consent, once a week.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The hospital will analyze results to determine prevelance of the virus in schools.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Auburn will pilot the program, and schools in 9 other districts are slated to join.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/community\/gateway\/g-news\/article249443760.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/community\/gateway\/g-news\/article249443760.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Peninsula School district No. 401<\/a> plans to bring middle schoolers to campus part-time starting Feb 25, and High Schoolers starting March 11th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More information is available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.psd401.net\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psd401.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">PSD401.net<\/a> or by calling 253.530.1000.<\/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\">Families with children in grades Kindergarten through 8 may register for spring soccer now online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparkstacoma.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">metroparksTacoma.org<\/a> and click on the Activities &amp; Sports tab.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All practices and games will be run with COVID-19 safety protocols in place including masks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Charles Wright Academy is hosting a <a class=\"wikilink2\" title=\"free_webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/answer.atheist.radio\/wiki\/free_webinar\" rel=\"nofollow\">free webinar<\/a> tonight, Feb 24th at 7pm focused on Helping Kids Balance Technology During COVID.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The webinar is part of the Parent Education series facilitated by Charles Wright Academy educators.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Call (253) 620-8373 for help registering, or Register online at eventbrite.com\u2013just enter \u201chelping kids balance technology\u201d in the search bar.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Eloise&#8217;s Cooking Pot, a community food bank, has updated its hours.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">They operate 10:30 am &#8211; 4pm Tues-Sat, and are closed on Sundays and Mondays.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In response to COVID-19 they are doing a curb-side box service and delivery service only.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All closing times are subject to change based on the food bank\u2019s available stock. If the food bank runs out of food prior to our listed closing time, they will close early.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals needing tax preparation assistance can get free help through Goodwill&#8217;s VITA program by calling 253-573-6750.<\/div>\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\">\n<div class=\"li\">In addition to permanent regular testing locations, The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept offers free mobile testing events. The remaining ones this week include:<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Friday, Feb 26: Rainier View Christian Church in Graham<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing runs 10am-3pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you need later hours, the Lakewood State Emissions Inspection Station is open till 5:30pm<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If your business or organization has the capacity to serve as a mobile testing site, get in touch with Tony Smith of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department by emailing TSmith@TPCHD.org.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Some Walgreens pharmacies also now offer free drive-up rapid antigen testing for people Ages 3 and up, including the Walgreens at 38th &amp; Pacific in Tacoma<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walgreens.com\/COVID19Testing<\/a> to pre-register for this testing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7760\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-562-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=562-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210224.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 9:59 &#8212; 4.6MB)<\/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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