King County has confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and more cases have been identified in the U.S. The vast majority of the illnesses around the world are mild, with fever and cough. A much smaller percentage of cases are severe and involve pneumonia, particularly in elderly people and people with underlying medical conditions.

It’s important that everyone take steps to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus. Learn how to do so by reading these blog posts and reviewing our employee FAQs.

• The Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration ends May 11, 2023. What does this mean for you? (5/12/2023)
• How the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency impacts your employee medical and pharmacy benefits (5/3/2023)
• Federal Public Health Emergency ends May 11 (4/11/2023)
• COVID-19 vaccine mandate lifted for King County employees in the Executive Branch (2/6/2023)
• King County and City of Seattle announce updates to employee vaccine mandate (2/6/2023)
• Public Health reflects on lessons learned from COVID-19 response in summary report (1/3/2023)
• Help reduce the spread of airborne illnesses by improving indoor air quality (12/20/2022)
• Free COVID-19 tests available while supplies last (12/20/2022)
• Compassion fatigue and burnout: What they are and how to recover (12/13/2022)
• Local health care leaders recommend wearing masks indoors (12/13/2022)
• Why people over age 50 should get an updated COVID-19 booster before the holidays (12/9/2022)
• How to help prevent illness and protect those who are most vulnerable (12/2/2022)
• Ask Miss Rona: Updated COVID-19 Boosters (11/18/2022)
• Tri-demic? Time to increase protections against surging respiratory viruses (11/11/2022)
• How did COVID-19 impact people living with disabilities? (10/28/2022)
• Boost your protection against COVID-19!  Get your updated booster at King County Roads Maintenance Headquarters in Renton on Oct. 28 (10/25/2022)
• Stay home when you’re sick or have symptoms this flu season (10/17/2022)
• King County’s vaccine requirements remain in effect (10/7/2022)
• When can I get the updated COVID-19 booster? (9/2/2022)
• COVID-19 and general vaccination information for children and babies (8/12/2022)
• Video and transcript: Media briefing on Monkeypox and COVID-19 (8/12/2022)
• Video Q&A: Dr. James on COVID-19 testing (7/19/2022)
• Should I wait to get my next COVID vaccination?  (7/19/2022)
• Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents (6/30/2022)
• King County transitions COVID-19 testing sites to community partners  (6/2/2022)
• With COVID-19 rates high, what parents need to know about masking and testing (5/26/2022)
• Changes coming to King County COVID-19 testing sites (5/13/2022)
• Immunocompromised? You may be eligible for this medication to help protect from COVID (5/13/2022)
• What does Medium COVID-19 level mean for you? Latest data and steps to take with cases rising (4/29/2022)
• Masks recommended on transit (4/22/2022)
• COVID-19 update: Considerations and recommendations as we move into spring (4/22/2022)
• Equity in vaccination is a community effort (4/1/2022)
• Booster shot drop-ins and same day appointments are available (3/22/2022)
• Preparing your pet for post-pandemic life (3/18/2022)
• Updated mask requirements for employees now in effect (3/14/2022)
• Changes to mask requirements coming March 12 (3/10/2022)
• Dr. Ben Danielson answers parents’ questions about vaccines for kids  (3/4/2022)
• Data dashboard shows how vaccinated and boosted people have weathered the omicron surge (3/4/2022)
• King County marks two years of COVID outbreak, looks ahead to next phase of pandemic response (3/4/2022)
• Updates to mask requirements and other COVID-19 restrictions (3/1/2022)
• Restrictions on in-person work to end for remote workers (2/16/2022)
• Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention protective measures reduce Omicron outbreak and ensure safety (2/11/2022)
• King County receives Crown Communities Award (2/11/2022)
• Youth-produced videos about importance of vaccines for children and young people (2/11/2022)
• Have you had your COVID-19 booster shot? (2/11/2022)
• At-home COVID-19 tests now covered by your medical plan (1/18/2022)
• Changes to Temporary COVID-19 Personnel Policy (1/18/2022)
• Reminder on measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 (1/3/2022)
• Reduce your risk, sign up for a COVID-19 booster shot (12/23/2021)
• N95 masks for employees working onsite (12/23/2021)
• Update on in-person operations in January (12/21/2021)
• Is it time to schedule your COVID-19 booster? (12/16/2021)
• Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics for King County employees (10/27/2021)
• Booster shots now available for all three COVID-19 vaccines (10/22/2021)
• Employee vaccination clinics provide over 1,800 COVID-19 vaccine doses (10/14/2021)
• Who should get a COVID-19 vaccine booster? (10/11/2021)
• COVID Leave criteria, forms, and time codes (10/5/2021)
• Four worksite clinics this week for COVID-19 vaccine (9/28/2021)
• Verify your vaccination status as soon as possible (9/28/2021)
• Don’t wait to get vaccination verified (9/23/2021)
• Agreement between King County and unions over employee vaccine mandate (9/21/2021)
• Receiving a replacement vaccination card (9/15/2021)
• Remaining dates for King County employee vaccination clinics (9/15/2021)
• How do COVID-19 vaccines work? (9/7/2021)
• Getting vaccinated is more important than ever (8/31/2021)
• Stay home when you’re sick or have symptoms (8/31/2021)
• The key dates to start your vaccine schedule (8/26/2021)
• What are the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine? (8/26/2021)
• Getting vaccinated has never been easier (8/24/2021)
• How to make sure you are fully vaccinated by Oct. 18 (8/19/2021)
• Get vaccinated against COVID-19 at pop-up clinics (8/17/2021)
• All employees and visitors must wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status (8/16/2021)
• How to get your vaccination status verified (8/10/2021)
• King County to require all employees to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18, 2021 (8/9/2021)
• Proof of vaccination required to use Activity Centers (8/3/2021)
• Future of Work: Return To In-Person Work (7/29/2021)
• Employees must wear masks when working indoors with public or while in public spaces (7/27/2021)
• Sound Transit COVID-19 Vaccination Community Event (7/27/2021)
• Future of Work Executive Summary and Implementation Plan (7/27/2021)
• How to provide verification of vaccine status (7/13/2021)
• Reminder on mask requirements for employees (7/6/2021)
• New process for voluntarily providing vaccination information (7/1/2021)
• Updated guidance on masks and Future of Work planning (6/30/2021)
• King County corrections officers line up for vaccines at clinic (6/24/2021)
• Get your family vaccinated at Metro’s family day vaccine clinic on June 26 (6/17/2021)
• FAQs on vaccine and mask requirements for employees (6/7/2021)
• FAQs and updates to mask requirements for King County employees (6/2/2021)
• No need to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine (6/1/2021)
• Mask requirements remain in force for King County employees (5/14/2021)
• Metro working with Public Health to get the word out to employees about vaccines (5/13/2021)
• Mandatory telework to end July 5, 2021 (5/9/2021)
• How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment (4/20/2021)
• COVID-19 vaccines: Providing reassurance to communities (4/15/2021)
• Vaccine eligibility open to all residents ages 16 and over (4/15/2021)
• Supporting working parents as schools return to in-person learning (4/14/2021)
• How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment (4/13/2021)
• Understand your options for scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment (4/8/2021)
• Vaccine eligibility is expanding March 31 (3/30/2021)
• Getting vaccinated in King County: Who can get vaccine now? (3/25/2021)
• Keeping you informed on vaccination eligibility and scheduling (3/23/2021)