UW releases first COVID-19 global forecast
On Thursday, the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) released its first COVID-19 global projections, predicting nearly 770,00 lives worldwide could be saved between Sept. 3 and Jan. 1 by people wearing masks and social distancing. Researchers said deaths could reach 2.8 million by Jan. 1, which is about 1.9 million more from now until the end of the year. Continue reading at KIRO 7.
Why Washington state won’t rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it’s proven
Vaccines for Covid-19 are still in development but the federal government wants states to be ready to distribute them by November 1. Washington state health officials say they’re getting ready, but will not distribute any vaccine until it’s proven safe and effective. This week, state health officials outlined what they’re doing to prepare. Continue reading at KUOW. (Associate Press)
Officials warn against holiday-weekend lapses as COVID case count stays low Thursday
Yakima County health officials warned Thursday against people lowering their guard to the threat of COVID-19 over the Labor Day weekend. In recent weeks daily case numbers have been consistently low, relative to June and July, allowing the county to add new activities such as indoor dining and small outdoor gatherings to its modified Phase 1 status of the state’s Safe Start program. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Amanda Ray)
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