“COVID-19 is not going away. It’s going to be a long-term challenge for us, and there will always be some level of transmission out there, at least for the near future,” said Dr. Jeff Duchin, King County’s public health officer.
Dr. Duchin emphasized that hospitalizations and deaths are still holding steady at a low level, despite the spike in cases. He said that’s why there are no new mandates or formal recommendations.
“COVID-19 is not going away. It’s going to be a long-term challenge for us, and there will always be some level of transmission out there, at least for the near future. We need to find ways to coexist that are sustainable,” Dr. Duchin said. hospitalizations are up slightly, but Dr. Duchin said the overall numbers are low enough that it is still considered stable.
Five people died in South King County in that same time period, more than any other region of the county. For adults eligible for the booster shot, South King County also saw the lowest levels of participation. Only 36% of those in the 35-49 year-old age group received the booster, compared to 60-69% for most other areas of the county.
However, Dr. Duchin said the data show the highest number of cases are in North Seattle and East King County.
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