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New COVID-19 variant hits Washington State, but Washingtonians know how to handle it.

New COVID-19 variant hits Washington State, but Washingtonians know how to handle it.

Today, almost a year to the day after the very first US case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Washington, we learned that the COVID-19 variant…
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 23
COVID-19 in Washington State: One Year Later

COVID-19 in Washington State: One Year Later

Remembrance and hope
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 21
When is it your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

When is it your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccine is here in Washington and the hope of a pandemic-free future.
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 18
New Year’s Resolution: Get the Vaccine to Get Past the COVID-19 Pandemic

New Year’s Resolution: Get the Vaccine to Get Past the COVID-19 Pan...

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine may be your top New Year’s resolution this year.
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 16
What is radon and why should you care?

What is radon and why should you care?

Winter is the best time to test
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 12
Coping with COVID: Grief and loss

Coping with COVID: Grief and loss

In this Coping with COVID podcast, we discuss grief and loss, and coping strategies for families.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 23, 2020
COVID-19: Stories from the Field

COVID-19: Stories from the Field

What it’s like as a COVID-19 investigator? You meet a person for the first time on the phone and you’ve got 30 seconds to build a rapport.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 23, 2020
Coping with COVID: Healthy communication

Coping with COVID: Healthy communication

During the December holidays in the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many opportunities for tough conversations with family and friends.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 16, 2020
Coping with COVID: Exhausted families

Coping with COVID: Exhausted families

Right now, many of us are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted from the ongoing stress of living through a pandemic…
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 10, 2020
From classroom to kitchen

From classroom to kitchen

Delicious homework heads home during COVID
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 9, 2020
Answer the call or text to stop the spread

Answer the call or text to stop the spread

Your phone can help you stay safe.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 9, 2020
Coping with COVID: Developing resilience

Coping with COVID: Developing resilience

As we cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, dive into the ingredients for developing resilience in yourself and your family.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 2, 2020
There is a new way to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Washington — Your smartphone

There is a new way to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Washingto...

Washington residents now have a new way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Washington Exposure Notifications — WA Notify .
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 30, 2020
Lending a hand to a farm in need

Lending a hand to a farm in need

With no students or volunteers to help the UW Farm due to COVID-19, there was a real risk that crops would rot in the field or go…
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 25, 2020
Coping with COVID: Regulating emotions during a pandemic

Coping with COVID: Regulating emotions during a pandemic

We’re eight months into COVID-19, and there’s a lot going on. If you find yourself reacting more negatively to things, you’re not alone.
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 24, 2020
Lessons from the past

Lessons from the past

We know holiday gatherings during a pandemic can make many people sick. Let loved ones know you are thankful for them by keeping them safe.
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 24, 2020
Coping with COVID: It’s not just you

Coping with COVID: It’s not just you

Dealing with COVID-19 has been difficult. The things you’re feeling and experiencing are normal, and there are things you can do to cope.
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 19, 2020
The legacy of the Washington State Quitline

The legacy of the Washington State Quitline

Reflections on the Quitline’s 20th Anniversary
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 19, 2020
Lifestyle change can help prevent diabetes

Lifestyle change can help prevent diabetes

CDC’s diabetes prevention program helped Olga improve her health and find a sense of belonging
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 17, 2020
Difficult conversations

Difficult conversations

This week, we released the latest statewide situation report (PDF) on COVID-19 transmission. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in WA.
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 13, 2020
Taking COVID-19 seriously

Taking COVID-19 seriously

When Susan was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Spring, she was a healthy woman in her late 30s with no underlying health conditions.
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Washington State Department of Health
Nov 10, 2020
Health clinics go the extra mile during the pandemic

Health clinics go the extra mile during the pandemic

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Washington State Department of Health
Oct 27, 2020
100,000

100,000

Today we are reporting the 100,000th Washingtonian diagnosed with COVID-19. This a sad and sobering milestone.
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Washington State Department of Health
Oct 22, 2020
Help ensure clean, safe drinking water

Help ensure clean, safe drinking water

What would it be like to face the current global pandemic without clean, safe water?
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Washington State Department of Health
Oct 21, 2020
COVID-19 Stories from the Field: It takes a village

COVID-19 Stories from the Field: It takes a village

When a client living with HIV and diagnosed with COVID-19 needed shelter, Alejandra and a network of professionals sprang into action.
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Washington State Department of Health
Oct 16, 2020
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