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Overview: COVID-Related Resources & Services
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Pandemic Fatigue Could Cause the Next Wave of COVID-19 Infections
Another wave of COVID-19 over the winter could be more severe than those of last spring and summer because it would coincide with other seasonal viruses like the flu, according to a September report from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. more
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson Sues Vape Company Juul
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit Sept. 2 against the e-cigarette company Juul, asserting that the company’s products and marketing target underage consumers. more
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In the continuing battle against COVID-19 this fall, Director of Health Dr. Anthony Chen ordered Pierce County schools closed to in-person classroom instruction until infection rates drop.
A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Chen
Dr. Anthony Chen, director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health Department, was in high demand in July as school boards and superintendents, public and private, sought guidance on reopening in … more
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Face Masks Work
Masks are an annoyance for those who use them, but do they really stop the spread of the virus? If so, which mask is best? Do you need a mask if you always social distance? more
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Naturopath Establishes Practice on the Key Peninsula
Carrie Phillips, a licensed naturopathic doctor, saw her first patient at Blue Spark Health in late December on the KP. Soon after her opening, the pandemic hit, with a slowdown in calls and visits, … more
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COVID-19 Lockdown Cost-Benefit: Is the Cure Worse than the Disease?
As the second quarter of 2020 came to a close, scientists and economists surveyed the impact of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, on the health and economy of the United … more
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Stay informed with information on the Pierce County COVID-19 Dashboard at www.tpchd.org where cases are updated daily.
State Budget Sinks as Virus Rate Soars
A June 17 Washington State revenue forecast projected an $8.8 billion drop in tax collections over the next three years. Gov. Jay Inslee canceled pay raises the same day for some state employees and … more
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Pierce County Enters Phase 2 of 4-Phase State Reopening Plan
In an interview with Pierce County Councilman Derek Young (D-7th), Young assured constituents that they wouldn’t have to wait much longer for the burger and beer they’ve been dying for. more
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St. Anthony Hospital ER physician Dr. John Campbell.
Inside the ER: Local Hospital Waits for COVID-19
Social distancing and business closures have affected hospitals too, reducing … more
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The Spirit of Pestilence
A Haida Indian term, the spirit of pestilence referred to the tides of smallpox, measles, influenza, and malaria that swept native villages and camps on … more
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COVID-19 Update: Social Distance to Become the 'New Normal'
As people struggle to make ends meet in a shattered economy, leaders and researchers look for a way out. At a press briefing April 14, state Secretary of Health John … more
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Your Stories: The KP Takes on the Coronavirus
"There’s a point when listening to the news is more upsetting than it’s worth, so I’m listening to music and taking long nature walks with my camera" - Kathleen Best. Photo: Richard Miller, KP … more
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Stay Connected and Up to Date
The one thing about the fire service that is a constant is that you never know from day to day what will present. The COVID-19 outbreak has proved that point. The … more
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Dr. Roes Responds to Pandemic with Prompt Care in Key Center
Dr. William Roes, who has provided primary care services at his clinic in Key Center for more than three decades, was asked if he could work at St. … more
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Anxiety in Our Times
It is not unusual for people to experience anxiety or worry at times, maybe even frequently. Humans are predisposed to pay more attention to negative information, … more
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Peninsula School District Adapts to Closure
Teachers and staff keeping students connected, fed and learning in a changed world. Sheri Ahlheim was teaching her sixth period math class at Peninsula High School March … more
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What Preschoolers Think About That
Young children, their parents and teacher work together to adapt to social distancing. During this era of COVID-19, preschoolers and their … more
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