{"id":579,"date":"2021-03-08T15:57:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T23:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=579"},"modified":"2021-03-08T16:07:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T00:07:52","slug":"3-8-monday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2021\/03\/08\/3-8-monday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"3\/8: Monday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_8007\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-579-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=579-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:40 &#8212; 9.0MB)<\/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=\"vaccine_info\">VACCINE INFO<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">We are in Phase 1B, tier 1 for vaccine eligibility: 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 54 new COVID cases today and 1 COVID-related death<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The 14-day case rate per 100,000 remains at 169<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">As of our live airing, the department still had appointments available for a 2-day drive-through vaccine event occurring at the Tacoma Dome on March 10 and 11th for first-dose Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.solvhealth.com\/book-online\/0V81vp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solvhealth.com\/book-online\/0V81vp\" rel=\"nofollow\">Registration links<\/a> are online at TPCHD.org, or via the department&#8217;s twitter and facebook feeds.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You MUST be in Phase 1A or 1B Tier 1 to register.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County tenants struggling to pay rent can apply for rental and utility assistance at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/housinghelp\" href=\"https:\/\/piercecountywa.gov\/housinghelp\" rel=\"nofollow\">piercecountywa.gov\/housinghelp<\/a>.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Residents without internet access can call 2-1-1 to apply.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Wednesday, March 10 at 12 p.m., Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier will present the virtual 2021 State of Pierce County Address<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dammeier will discuss the economy, pandemic recovery, and criminal justice reform.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The address will be streamed online at piercecountytv.org\/live and on facebook, and will be broadcast on Comcast channel 22, Click channel 22\/522 HD, and Rainier Connect channel 20.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">On March 12th starting at 11 am, The Salvation Army will be holding a <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/community\/puyallup-herald\/ph-news\/article249633898.html#storylink=cpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/local\/community\/puyallup-herald\/ph-news\/article249633898.html#storylink=cpy\" rel=\"nofollow\">drive-thru food box distribution event<\/a> for anyone in need.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals and families in vehicles may go to the Washington State Fair fairgrounds Gold Lot at 110 9th Ave. SW. on Friday to receive food free of charge, with no eligibility requirements.<\/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 City Council will hold its weekly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday Mar 9 at 5pm<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It will be broadcast on TVTacoma, and streamed live on Facebook and at TVTacoma.com<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacomaschools\/posts\/4163511057016262\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacomaschools\/posts\/4163511057016262\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tacoma School Board of Directors will resume in-person business meetings<\/a> beginning with its March 11 meeting<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">All attendees must wear a mask at all times, remain at least six feet apart during the meeting, and complete a health survey attesting that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms, have not been exposed to COVID-19 nor are awaiting results of a COVID-19 test.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Only 30 seats are available by reservation at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/about\/newsroom\/story-detail\/~board\/20-21news\/post\/in-person-tacoma-school-board-business-meetings-resume-march-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/about\/newsroom\/story-detail\/~board\/20-21news\/post\/in-person-tacoma-school-board-business-meetings-resume-march-11\" rel=\"nofollow\">tacomaschools.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Board study sessions will continue to occur virtually<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Sixth graders in Tacoma schools begin in-person learning 2 afternoon per week as of today.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">On Monday, March 15, high school seniors will start in-person learning in their cohorts two afternoons a week \u2013 either Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday.<\/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\">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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_8008\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-579-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=579-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20210308.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 11:40 &#8212; 9.0MB)<\/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>VACCINE INFO We are in Phase 1B, tier 1 for vaccine eligibility: 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. Veterans of any age can also now get vaccinated through the VA by calling 206-716-5716. 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