{"id":577,"date":"2021-03-05T15:42:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T23:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=577"},"modified":"2021-03-05T15:42:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T23:42:35","slug":"3-5-friday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/03\/05\/3-5-friday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"3\/5: Friday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7876\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-577-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=577-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 10:40 &#8212; 8.0MB)<\/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=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Washington Employment Security Department has received reports of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/unemployment\/unemployment-scams?fbclid=IwAR21FbzWPD-ZO3ZMs39bYWwF8Crxr7UB-f0BrhzRpVQ80EEWSxhIIwUthvA\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/unemployment\/unemployment-scams?fbclid=IwAR21FbzWPD-ZO3ZMs39bYWwF8Crxr7UB-f0BrhzRpVQ80EEWSxhIIwUthvA\" rel=\"nofollow\">a recent text message scam<\/a>, claiming to be ESD.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you receive a text claiming to be from the state unemployment office urging you to click a link because your immediate attention is required, don&#8217;t click on the link\u2013it is a scam.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">More info available at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/unemployment\/unemployment-scams\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/unemployment\/unemployment-scams\" rel=\"nofollow\">ESD.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department has have several on-demand webinars and upcoming live webinars for helping folks navigate unemployment claims<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">See <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/uiwebinars\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/uiwebinars\" rel=\"nofollow\">esd.wa.gov\/uiwebinars<\/a> for more info.<\/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\">Lots of changes have come quick this week regarding vaccines in our state:<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">About <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-pandemic-in-the-northwest\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-pandemic-in-the-northwest\" rel=\"nofollow\">8% of Washingtonians have been fully vaccinated<\/a> against the virus, and 14% have received at least one dose.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The FDA has given emergency use authorization to the single-dose Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine, and the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-authorization-j-j-vaccine-western-states-scientific-safety-review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-authorization-j-j-vaccine-western-states-scientific-safety-review\" rel=\"nofollow\">Western States Working Group<\/a> has authorized it so it will be available in Washington.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department anticipates receiving doses of the Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-pandemic-in-the-northwest\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/updates-on-the-pandemic-in-the-northwest\" rel=\"nofollow\">as soon as next week<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those currently eligible to receive COVID shots now include k-12 education staff and childcare workers, per a recent directive by the president and governor.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/military\/article249678198.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/military\/article249678198.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Veterans of any age can also now get vaccinated<\/a> through the VA by calling 206-716-5716.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Educators and vets join healthcare workers, first responders, elders 65 years and up, longterm care residents, and those over 50 who live in multigenerational households who are all eligible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/article249698838.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/article249698838.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">The governor announced today<\/a> that he expects that by March 22, vaccine eligibility will open up to pregnant people and those with disabilities that put them at high risk, as well as people who work in certain settings such as agriculture, food processing, grocery stores, public transit, firefighters, law enforcement, and workers in prisons and jails.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">That tier of eligibility will not include restaurant workers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">By April 12, the governor\u2019s office expects to open vaccine eligibility to people age 16 and older with two or more medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe COVID illness complications, as well as anyone over 50 who had not been previously eligible.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">People living in correctional facilities and certain group home settings are slated to become eligible by April 26th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The website <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/covidwa.com\" href=\"https:\/\/covidwa.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">COVIDwa.com<\/a> has been a valuable resource for eligible individuals struggling to access vaccine appointments.<\/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 Moa-ali-i with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department 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 elsewhere in the state.<\/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 reported 70 new COVID cases today and 3 COVID-related deaths<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The 14-day case rate per 100,000 was 169<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals who received a first-dose vaccine at one of the health department&#8217;s community vaccine events should have received an email with info for their second dose.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those who can&#8217;t locate an email should call (253) 649-1412.<\/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 Tacoma Mutual Aid Collective is hosting a free laundry day tomorrow, March 6th, starting at noon.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals in need can have their laundry paid for the 38th St. Laundromat at 1221 S. 38th; at Laundry Mart located 5401 6th Ave; at Main Street Laundry at 9th and MLK Jr Way; at the 6th Ave Speedwash at 1318 6th Ave, and at 72nd Laundry located at 7301 13th Ave Ct E.<\/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\">\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\">Sat Mar 6: Eatonville HS and UW Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sun Mar 7: Key Peninsula Civic Center in Vaughn, and the Eastside Community Center in Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Mon Mar 8: Bay Terrace Apts in Tacoma<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wed Mar 10:Sprinker Rec Center<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thu Mar 11: Buckley Fire Dept, Asia Pacific Cultural Ctr<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fri Mar 12: PLU, TCC<\/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<h1 id=\"credits\"><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7877\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-577-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=577-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210305.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 10:40 &#8212; 8.0MB)<\/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>STATE Washington Employment Security Department has received reports of a recent text message scam, claiming to be ESD. If you receive a text claiming to be from the state unemployment office urging you to click a link because your immediate attention is required, don&#8217;t click on the link\u2013it is a scam. 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