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DOH: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19

Sunday, January 2, 2022

OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is offering a detailed reminder about what people should do if they test positive for COVID-19.

Cases are rising sharply, driven by the omicron variant, which is believed to be more contagious than previous variants, including delta.

Tracking cases and preventing further spread of disease starts with testing; anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or known exposures should get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection.

What to do if you test positive:
  • Follow the latest CDC and DOH guidance and isolate at home, away from others
    • People who test positive should isolate.
    • All close contacts should quarantine.
  • Wear a mask while inside and ask others in your home to do the same (preferably a KN95, KF-94, or a 3-ply surgical mask, if possible).
  • Ventilate your space as much as you can.
    • Set the fan of your heating system to “on” or “high” or "circulate" instead of “auto”.
    • If your home has an HVAC system, make sure it has a fresh filter and change it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
    • Open the windows briefly to allow fresh air in, when possible.
  • Use WA Notify to report your positive home test, if applicable.
  • Reach out to your close contacts and let them know they’ve been exposed and that they should quarantine.
  • Stay hydrated, use over the counter medications such as acetaminophen to stay comfortable and manage symptoms.
  • Seek medical care if you display the following symptoms:
    • Trouble breathing
    • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
    • Confusion, Inability to wake or stay awake
    • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds (or an abnormally low reading on a pulse oximeter, if you have one).
Anyone who tests positive should stay home. People looking for where to get tested should visit the Testing Locator page on the DOH website. Locations are listed by region. People should also consider activating WA Notify on their smart phones, which anonymously sends alerts to people who have been exposed.

Vaccination is still the best defense against COVID-19, especially severe disease. Everyone 16 and over is eligible for a booster, and children 5 and over should start their two-dose series immediately.



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Case updates December 30, 2021 - 2.2 million new cases in the past seven days in the U.S.

Friday, December 31, 2021

The omicron variant is extremely contagious and is surging in all 50 states.

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms are relatively mild. 

If you are not vaccinated - now is the time - omicron can be very serious.

Everyone is urged to get a booster.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get boosted with 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 53,795,407 - 486,428 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,213,940
  • Total deaths 820,355 - 1,539 new

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 747,702 - 6,287 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 45,381 - 139 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.7%
  • Total deaths 9,853 - 14 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 189,238 -  2,265 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 13,040  
  • Total hospitalizations 9,137 -   25 new  
  • Total deaths 2,162 -  5 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 48,867  -  645 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,264
  • Total hospitalizations 1,927  -  6 new    
  • Total deaths 527  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 4,091 -   36 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 245    
  • Total hospitalizations 257 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 684 - 4 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 56  
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH
Numbers will not be reported on Friday because of the holiday



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Case updates December 29, 2021

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The omicron variant is extremely contagious and is surging in all 50 states.

If you are vaccinated / boosted the symptoms are relatively mild. 

If you are not vaccinated - now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get boosted with 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 53,275,589 - 431,567 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,940,690
  • Total deaths 818,444 - 2,105 new

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 741,415 - 3,763 new    
  • Total hospitalizations 45,242 - 172 new    
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.5%
  • Total deaths 9,839 - 17 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 186,973 -  1,799 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 12,954  
  • Total hospitalizations 9,112 -   39 new  
  • Total deaths 2,157 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 48,222  -  618 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,301
  • Total hospitalizations 1,921  -  12 new    
  • Total deaths 527  -   1 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 4,055 -   49 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 254    
  • Total hospitalizations 256 -   0 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 680 - 2 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 57  
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

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Department of Health updates isolation and quarantine guidance to align with CDC recommendations on COVID-19

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced updates to state isolation and quarantine guidance, in alignment with the newly released recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

On Monday, the CDC announced the following shift in isolation and quarantine recommendations for the general public:
  • Shorten the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to five days;
    • if they are asymptomatic on day five, followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others. 
    • If symptoms occur, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not related to COVID-19.
Recommended quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19
  • For unvaccinated individuals or those that are more than six months from their original mRNA dose or more than two months after the J/J vaccine and not yet boosted, CDC is recommending quarantine for five days followed by strict mask use for another five days.
  • Vaccinated individuals who have received their booster do not need to quarantine but should wear a mask for 10 days after exposure.
  • If symptoms do occur after exposure, individuals should immediately quarantine until a negative test confirms symptoms are not related to COVID-19.
  • When in doubt, get tested on day five and as always, wear a mask when in public spaces after isolation and quarantine are complete. Also be mindful of activities, especially indoors and in crowded settings.
In addition to the changes announced Monday, due to concerns about increased transmissibility of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the CDC recently updated their work restriction recommendations for healthcare personnel (HCP)

DOH is also updating the guidelines for Washington to align with CDC recommendations. To ensure occupational health and safety, employers should refer to and follow all applicable worksite requirements outlined by the Department of Labor and Industries (L/I).

“It remains important for community members to know about changes to this guidance,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “The key remains recognizing we all have to work together to protect ourselves and those around us”.

Vaccination is still the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Everyone over the age of 16 is eligible for a booster dose and should get one as soon as possible. Children over the age of five should start their two-shot series immediately. To find vaccine locations near you visit Vaccine Locator, Vaccines.gov, or call the state’s COVID-19 hotline at 833-VAX-HELP. Language assistance is available.

DOH continues to recommend limited travel and exposure to large crowds. People should get tested if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Additionally, in the state of Washington, masking is required for all individuals when indoors in accordance with the Secretary of Health’s face covering order.

Changes to state recommendations go into effect immediately. Updates to the DOH website and other guidance documents will be completed soon.



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Case updates December 28, 2021

King County, Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park continue with a 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 relatively mild. 

If you are not vaccinated now is the time.

If you initially got a Johnson and Johnson vaccine, you need to get boosted with 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 52,809,291 - 441,278 new
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,682,860
  • Total deaths 816,239 - 1,627 new

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 737,652 - 2,913 new
  • Total hospitalizations 45,070 - 117 new
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 15.6%
  • Total deaths 9,822 - 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 185,174 -  2,549 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 13,367  
  • Total hospitalizations 9,073 -   -6 new 
  • Total deaths 2,156 -  3 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 47,604  -  760 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,466
  • Total hospitalizations 1,909  -   -8 new    
  • Total deaths 526  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 4,006 -   33 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 251    
  • Total hospitalizations 256 -   1 new   
  • Total deaths 115 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 678 - 7 new      
  • Cases in past 7 days - 64  
  • Total hospitalizations 23 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates December 27, 2021

Monday, 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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