Covid-19 (English)

King County Essential Services Continue to Operate with Modifications

King County employees are continuing to deliver essential services, but public walk-in access to many county buildings is discontinued until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The affected facilities are: King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave., SeattleKing County Sheriff’s Office registry on second floor will remain open. Access is through doors on the north (James Street) side of …

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NQAPIA (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance) Responds to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 and cancellation of NQAPIA events in order to keep our community safe and healthy, we have cancelled our Leadership Summit and Community Catalyst Awards this month. This and many other cancellations has led to loss of wages, tips and inability to work remotely for the service workers at 88 Palace in Chinatown NYC and the Key Bridge Marriott in …

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New York City to Close All School Buildings and Transition to Remote Learning

NEW YORK ( March 15, 2020)—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced new updates on the City’s response to COVID-19. The City will move towards a remote learning model for all school days until Spring Recess. Students will not report to school buildings for instruction until Monday April 20, 2020 or longer if necessary. “As we learn more about COVID-19 every day, …

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‘Shelter in place’ order for Bay Area will save lives, stop spread of deadly COVID-19 virus

As fears grow over Coronavirus, we must take personal responsibility to limit its spread DALY CITY – San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa made the following statement today after six Bay Area counties ordered a shelter in place for all residents. “If we want to save lives and stop the spread of this deadly virus, we must stay home …

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Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Residents to Stay Home

COVID-19 spread reduces activity to only most essential needs. Santa Clara, CA – Seven health officers within six Bay Area counties are taking a bold, unified step to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve critical health care capacity across the region. On March 16, the Public health officers of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, …

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CDC: Interim Guidance: Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Guidance as of 3/15/2020) Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only …

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The City of Sacramento has established an economic relief fund to help businesses affected by COVID-19. Apply online on March 18 at 5 p.m.

The City of Sacramento has established an economic relief fund to help businesses affected by COVID-19. Apply online on March 18 at 5 p.m. CityofSacramento.orgPosted by City of Sacramento, Government on Saturday, March 14, 2020

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To Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19, City of Seattle to Temporarily Suspend Permitted Events

SEATTLE (March 13, 2020) – To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Seattle and the Puget Sound region, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the City of Seattle will suspend all permitted events. These suspensions will remain in effect until at least April 13, pending updated public health guidance. These include farmers markets, cultural …

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Joint Information Center Activated for COVID-19 Response

Seattle (March 16, 2020) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 9 a.m. to support operations related to the COVID-19 response. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. The City remains in close coordination with the Centers for Disease Control, the Washington State Department of Health, and Public Health – Seattle & …

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