Showing posts with label COVID-19. Show all posts
Showing posts with label COVID-19. Show all posts

Hope for the future: Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralize omicron

Monday, December 27, 2021

Dr. David Veesler
An international team of scientists have identified antibodies that neutralize omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants. 

These antibodies target areas of the virus spike protein that remain essentially unchanged as the viruses mutate.

By identifying the targets of these “broadly neutralizing” antibodies on the spike protein, it might be possible to design vaccines and antibody treatments that will be effective against not only the omicron variant, but other variants that may emerge in the future, said Dr. David Veesler, investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and associate professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. 

“This finding tells us that by focusing on antibodies that target these highly conserved sites on the spike protein, there is a way to overcome the virus’ continual evolution,” Veesler said.

Veesler led the research project with Davide Corti of Humabs Biomed SA, Vir Biotechnology, in Switzerland. The study’s findings were published Dec. 23 in the journal Nature. The lead authors of the study were Elisabetta Cameroni and Christian Saliba (Humabs), John E. Bowen (UW Biochemistry) and Laura Rosen (Vir).

More information here 



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Case updates December 27, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park continue in the HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. 

The omicron variant is extremely contagious and has surpassed Delta for number of cases in Puget Sound. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms are mild so far. 

If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months and is no longer being recommended.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 52,280,337    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,446,040 
  • Total deaths 813,792
Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 734,739  
  • Total hospitalizations 44,953    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.9%
  • Total deaths 9,801  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 182,625 -  7,750 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 10,794  
  • Total hospitalizations 9,079 -   78 new 
  • Total deaths 2,153 -  3 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 46,844  -  2,653 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,750
  • Total hospitalizations 1,917  -   20 new    
  • Total deaths 526  -   1 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,973 -   158 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 191    
  • Total hospitalizations 255 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 671 - 40 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 55   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 22, 2021

Thursday, December 23, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park continue in the HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. 

The omicron variant is extremely contagious and has now surpassed Delta for number of cases in Puget Sound. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms are mild so far. 

If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months and is no longer being recommended.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 51,574,787 - 243,817 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,232,690
  • Total deaths 809,300 - 1,522 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 714,869  - 3,375 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 44,566  -  106 new   
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.3%
  • Total deaths 9,784  - 29 new  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 174,875 -  2,565 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,073  
  • Total hospitalizations 9,001 -   28 new  
  • Total deaths 2,150 -  8 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 44,191  -  867 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,703
  • Total hospitalizations 1,897  -   9 new    
  • Total deaths 525  -   2 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,815 -   49 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 112    
  • Total hospitalizations 255 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 631 - 13 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 45   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 21, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park all are experiencing a HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. The omicron variant is extremely contagious. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms seem to be mild so far. If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 51,324,667 - 204,913 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,128,830
  • Total deaths 807,397 - 2,179 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 711,494  - 1,894 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 44,460  -  39 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.2%
  • Total deaths 9,755  - 30 new  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 172,310 -  596 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,710  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,973 -   8 new  
  • Total deaths 2,142 -  4 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 43,324  -  190 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,542  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,888  -   2 new    
  • Total deaths 523  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,766 -   14 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 96    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 618 - 1 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 46   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 20, 2021

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Omicron is extremely contagious
King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park all are experiencing a HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission. The omicron variant is extremely contagious. 

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms seem to be mild so far. If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get Pfizer or Moderna. J/J apparently is only effective for a couple of months.

If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. Moderna is testing out well but supplies seem to be limited. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 51,115,304 - 288,579 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,045,320
  • Total deaths 805,112 - 1,373 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 709,600  - 1,544 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 44,421  -  67 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.2%
  • Total deaths 9,725  - 30 new  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 171,714 -  836 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,099  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,965 -   15 new  
  • Total deaths 2,138 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 43,134  -  280 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,351  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,886  -   3 new    
  • Total deaths 523  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,752 -   13 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 96    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 617 - 4 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 42   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 19, 2021

Monday, December 20, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park all are experiencing a HIGH rate of COVID-19 transmission.

Medical advisories are consistent: get a booster vaccine. If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage. 

COVID-19 Updates

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 50,791,012 - 88,379 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 929,489
  • Total deaths 803,593 - 138 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 708,056  - 5,073 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 44,354  -  218 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.3%
  • Total deaths 9,695  - 21 new  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 170,878 -  2,139 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,486  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,950 -   13 new  
  • Total deaths 2,137 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 42,854  -  757 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,137  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,883  -   1 new    
  • Total deaths 523  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,739 -   42 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 89    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 1 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 613 - 19 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 36   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Three large COVID-19 testing sites in and near Shoreline

UW Med testing site at Fircrest
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

With the rapid spread of the extremely contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 the need for testing will increase.

The public is warned to expect a longer wait at testing sites, even with appointments.

We have three large sites in the area, all operated by UW Med. There is no cost for the testing at UW Med.

One is the drive-through on Aurora.

Aurora

12040 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Mon-Sat 9am - 5:30pm | Holiday hours

Appointment encouraged | Self-swab
Testing: Drive-through and walk-up, no pre-surgery
Info line: 833-562-1212

Book COVID-19 test (with symptoms)

Book COVID-19 test (without symptoms)


The other is on 15th NE on the Fircrest campus. It is a walk-in site (as opposed to drive-thru)

Shoreline

1610 NE 150th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Sun – Fri 9am - 5:30pm | Holiday hours

Appointment encouraged | Self-swab
Testing: Walk-up, no pre-surgery
Info line: 833-562-1212

Book COVID-19 test (with symptoms)

Book COVID-19 test (without symptoms)

The other is on the campus of UW Northwest Hospital near Northgate. It's a drive-thru in the parking garage.

UWMC – Northwest

1510 North 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133
Northwest Parking Garage
Mon-Sun 7:30am - 3pm | Holiday hours

Appointment required: Drive-through and walk-up, limited spots for those with no symptoms/no exposure
Info line: 206.520.8700

Schedule pre-surgery test at UWMC – Northwest

If you test positive:

  • Stay home, except to get medical care.
  • Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
  • As much as you can, separate yourself from other people in your home.
  • Tell your close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. 
    • An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. 
    • By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.
  • Public Health has information on steps to take if you or a family member tests positive.

Before you test positive, get your vaccine / booster at a local pharmacy or the UW Med site at Shoreline Community College, run by Shoreline Fire. The UW Med site allows walk-ups for 5-11 years olds. Others need appointments. 

Call 844-520-8700 to be put on the call-back list or book online to make an appointment for a 5-11 year old. 



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Case updates December 17, 2021

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Omicron infections are increasing and expected to exceed Delta. 

Medical advisories are consistent: get a booster vaccine. If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage.

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  • Total cases 50,636,126 - 156,754 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 880,430   
  • Total deaths 802,969 - 1,816 new   

Washington state and King county do not report on the weekends



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Case updates December 16, 2021 - omicron cases are surging - eligible people urged to get boosters

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Omicron infections are increasing and expected to exceed Delta. 

Medical advisories are consistent: get a booster vaccine. If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage.

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  • Total cases 50,479,372 - 156,415 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 856,078   
  • Total deaths 800,939 - 1,089 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 702,983  - 1,825 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 44,136  -  69 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 16.0%
  • Total deaths 9,674  - 21 new   

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 168,739 -  660 new     
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,129  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,937 -   13 new  
  • Total deaths 2,136 -  3 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 42,097  -  221 new     
  • Cases in past 7 days - 673  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,882  -   0 new    
  • Total deaths 523  -   2 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,697 -   17 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 41    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 114 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 594 - 8 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 15   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 15, 2021

Friday, December 17, 2021

Delta variant
Omicron is spreading and is expected to increase but Delta is still the problem. 

Medical advisories are consistent: get a booster vaccine. If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage.

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  • Total cases 50,321,503 - 143,760 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 836,824    
  • Total deaths 799,847 - 1,607 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 701,158  - 1,525 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 44,067  -  81 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 16.1%
  • Total deaths 9,653  - 18 new   

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 168,079 -  609 new     
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,906  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,924 -   11 new  
  • Total deaths 2,133 -  4 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 41,876  -  206 new     
  • Cases in past 7 days - 630  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,882  -   1 new    
  • Total deaths 521  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,680 -   23 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 35    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 114 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 589 - 10 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 12   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 14, 2021 - get boosted

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Delta
Omicron is spreading and is expected to increase but Delta is still the problem. 

Medical advisories are consistent: get a booster vaccine. If you started with Moderna, Pfizer is ok for a booster and may even give you an advantage.

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  • Total cases 50,181,003 - 125,503 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 825,653    
  • Total deaths 797,877 - 1,842 new   


Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 699,633  - 1,140 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 43,986  -  82 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 16.8%
  • Total deaths 9,635  - 27 new   

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 167,470 -  444 new     
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,874  
  • Total hospitalizations 8,913 -   -2 new  
  • Total deaths 2,129 -  2 new   
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 41,670  -  109 new     
  • Cases in past 7 days - 625  
  • Total hospitalizations 1,881  -   1 new    
  • Total deaths 521  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission SUBSTANTIAL  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 3,657  -   8 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 35    
  • Total hospitalizations 254 -   -1 new   
  • Total deaths 114 - 1 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 579 - 4 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 10   
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL


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